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Bill 6 FAQ – AFL
Dec 5, 2015

Here are answers to frequently asked questions about Bill 6 – Enhanced Protection of Farm and Ranch Workers Act

Fighting for workers rights in Alberta’s agricultural sector – AFL
Dec 4, 2015

More than 50,000 Albertans work in the agricultural sector. They account for 2.6 per cent of our workforce — and until this legislation was introduced, they had few legal protections […]

AFL applauds inclusion of Alberta’s agricultural sector in workplace laws – AFL
Nov 17, 2015

“The inclusion of agricultural workers in Alberta’s workplace laws is a victory for all workers” Edmonton – Alberta’s largest labour organization is celebrating the comprehensive inclusion of agricultural workers and […]

TPP erodes labour rights – AFL
Nov 6, 2015

Deal bad for Canadian workers, great for foreign corporate giants Edmonton – The Trans-Pacific Partnership will erode the labour rights of Canadian workers. The trade deal, whose full text was […]

Workplaces key in mental health – AFL
Oct 30, 2015

AFL urges workplace focus in government’s mental health care review Edmonton – Alberta’s workplaces have a key role in improving mental health care in the province. In a submission to […]

Mental Health – AFL
Oct 29, 2015

Mental Health Is A Workplace Issue Work and mental health are intricately linked and creating appropriate policies and programs to promote mental well-being for workers and workplaces is an indispensable […]