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Labour Bytes: August 2015 – AFL
News Poll indicates AFL president would win Edmonton Centre for NDP Edmonton – Alberta Federation of Labour president Gil McGowan would win the riding of Edmonton Centre in the upcoming […]
Read more »Labour Bytes: June 2015 – AFL
News AFL urges bold action on Minimum Wage Edmonton — The province’s largest labour organization is urging the government to take bold action in helping the province’s lowest-paid workers. Despite […]
Read more »Working retail in the middle of the night needs to be treated as a workplace risk – AFL
Killings of two convenience store workers prompts call for action on late night workplace safety Edmonton – The killings of two workers in south Edmonton last night are a grim […]
Read more »The fight for $15 – AFL
According to Statistics Canada, Alberta has the highest Consumer Price Index in the country, and remains the most expensive province in which to live. This expense should be reflected in […]
Read more »Inequality a root cause of negative anti-women attitudes that lead to violence – AFL
Inequality a root cause of negative anti-women attitudes that lead to violence On 26th Anniversary of Montreal massacre AFL reaffirms commitment to ending violence against women Edmonton – December 6 […]
Read more »Workers mourn agricultural fatalities – AFL
Workers mourn agricultural fatalities Labour representatives commemorate 112 needless deaths since 2009 Edmonton – Labour activists from all over Alberta, and from all sectors of the economy will commemorate the […]
Read more »Bill 6 Is About Workers – AFL
Bill 6 Is About Workers “Debate over workplace law neglects those at the heart of the issue” Edmonton — “This debate should be about a group of workers who have […]
Read more »Bill 6 FAQ – AFL
Here are answers to frequently asked questions about Bill 6 – Enhanced Protection of Farm and Ranch Workers Act
Read more »Fighting for workers rights in Alberta’s agricultural sector – AFL
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 […]
Read more »AFL applauds inclusion of Alberta’s agricultural sector in workplace laws – AFL
“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 […]
Read more »TPP erodes labour rights – AFL
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 […]
Read more »Workplaces key in mental health – AFL
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 […]
Read more »Mental Health – AFL
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 […]
Read more »RDDLC Union Community Advocate Course – AFL
Graduates of this program will be able to go into the workplace and work with their local and assist co-workers to identify community resources. Before graduating, they will practice the […]
Read more »Notley makes best of bad situation – AFL
Budget will help Alberta recover from slump Edmonton – Albertans are receiving good government in trying economic times. The Alberta Federation of Labour praised the provincial budget tabled today, noting […]
Read more »AFL congratulates new government – AFL
Canadians rejected Harper’s divisive anti-union anti-Canadian wedge politics Edmonton – The Alberta Federation of Labour offers its congratulations to Canada’s Prime Minister elect Justin Trudeau. The leaders of Alberta’s largest […]
Read more »Statement from the AFL about the Premier’s Advisory Committee on the Economy – AFL
Edmonton – The Alberta Federation of Labour is pleased and proud that Siobhán Vipond, secretary treasurer and acting president, has been named to the Premier’s Advisory Committee on the Economy. […]
Read more »CDLC Weekend Workshops – AFL
2015 CDLC WEEKEND WORKSHOPS All courses held at the CDLC Office (#321, 3132 – 26 St. NE Calgary) Register two weeks before each class: The CDLC at (403) 262-2390 or […]
Read more »Retirement, the Economy, and Wellness in 2015 – AFL
BENCHMARK DECISIONS LTD. CALGARY SEMINAR When: 7:30 a.m. – 12 p.m., Friday, October 16, 2015 (Breakfast is provided) Where: The Ramada Plaza Calgary Airport Hotel & Conference Centre 3515 – […]
Read more »Temporary Foreign Worker Program Approvals Based on Shoddy Data – AFL
Outdated, Inaccurate and Biased Wage Info Allows Businesses to Drive Down Canadian Wages Edmonton – The wage data used by government officials to determine which Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) […]
Read more »Province Must Crack Down On Wage Theft – AFL
Business Owner Caught on Camera Threatening to Garnish Tips Edmonton – The province must be prepared to act quickly to crack down on bosses who steal their employees’ wages. After […]
Read more »Minimum Wage Increase Long Overdue – AFL
Low-Wage Businesses Need to Calm Down and Stop Fearmongering Edmonton – Alberta’s business lobby should calm down about tomorrow’s increase to the minimum wage. As of tomorrow, Alberta’s lowest-paid workers […]
Read more »Aspen Foundation Annual Appeal – AFL
Dear Friends: As Albertans and Canadians we have developed a society that has deeply held beliefs in the importance of caring for others and cooperating to improve our lives. One […]
Read more »AFL December 6 Brunch – AFL
National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women. We remember the 14 women killed in the Polytechnique massacre, so that we continue to fight for a world without […]
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