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Canadian workers sidelined as arena construction done by TFWs
Jan 9, 2015

Edmonton – Some of the work on Edmonton’s new downtown arena is being done by Temporary Foreign Workers from the U.S. despite the fact that hundreds of qualified local ironworkers […]

Cuts to early childhood project will hurt children and families
Dec 12, 2014

Project flagged Alberta’s failing grade on early childhood education Edmonton – The government’s decision not to continue the Early Childhood Mapping Project will hurt children and families. Using international standards […]

Cuts to early childhood programs will hurt children and families
Dec 12, 2014

Program flagged Alberta’s failing grade on early childhood education Edmonton – Premier Prentice’s decision to cut the Early Childhood Mapping Project will hurt children and families. Using international standards for […]

Alberta’s workplaces must tackle violence against women
Dec 5, 2014

Province should follow Ontario’s lead by addressing role of workplace in domestic violence Edmonton – Saturday, Dec. 6, marks 25 years since the murder of 14 women at the École […]

MEDIA ADVISORY: Province should follow Ontario’s lead by addressing role of workplace in domestic violence
Dec 5, 2014

EDMONTON – Saturday, Dec. 6, marks 25 years since the murder of 14 women at the École Polytechnique in Montreal. At a brunch in commemoration of the event, Alberta Federation […]

Government should reject desperate bid for cheap labour
Dec 1, 2014

CFIB admits TFWP a disaster for Canadian workers Edmonton – The CFIB’s proposal for the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) would allow the foxes to guard the henhouse. On Monday, […]