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Workers must be heard in TFWP Review – AFL
Feb 22, 2016

Canadians cannot allow business lobbyists to dominate discussion of guest-worker program Edmonton – The Federal Government must listen to working Canadians, not just employers when they review the Temporary Foreign […]

Right-wing budget proposals would worsen Alberta’s recession – AFL
Feb 18, 2016

Independent analysis shows that attempts to balance the budget too quickly would dramatically magnify job losses Edmonton – The Alberta Federation of Labour has released an independent economic analysis showing […]

Right-wing budget proposals would worsen AB’s recession – AFL
Feb 17, 2016

Independent analysis shows that attempts to balance the budget too quickly would dramatically magnify job losses Edmonton – The Alberta Federation of Labour is releasing an independent analysis showing the […]

Whistleblower protection must cover private sector – AFL
Feb 11, 2016

Workers should feel safe coming forward about wrongdoing — regardless of who their employer is Edmonton – Whistleblower protection in Alberta should be extended to all workers regardless of whether […]

Let’s treat late-night workers like they matter – AFL
Feb 8, 2016

The province can’t delay working alone legislation Edmonton – An attack on an Edmonton convenience store employee early this morning has renewed calls for safety legislation for late-night workers. Early […]

AFL calls on PM to fix the gaps in Alberta’s EI system – AFL
Feb 3, 2016

Putting money in the pockets of unemployed Albertans is the most powerful economic stimulus. Edmonton – Alberta’s largest worker advocacy organization is calling on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to broaden […]