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2015 Prentice blames Albertans. Unions launch campaign aimed at unmasking the real culprits: the Tories themselves
Better Way Alberta campaign offers Albertans solutions to government’s budget woes Edmonton – A coalition of major public-sector unions is launching a $500,000 province-wide campaign aimed at saving public services […]
Read more »2015 Prentice blames Albertans. Unions respond with campaign unmasking the true culprit: the PC government itself
Instead of cutting services, we need to end sweetheart deals for corporations and the wealthy, says Better Way Alberta campaign Edmonton – In response to comments from Premier Jim Prentice […]
Read more »2015 Public-sector unions roll out provincial campaign to oppose cuts at 1 p.m. and 2 p.m.
Better Way Alberta press conference scheduled for 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. Edmonton – Because the government has scheduled a press conference at 1 p.m., and many reporters cannot make […]
Read more »Temporary Administrative Position
Alberta Federation of Labour Temporary Office Administrator Convention Support The Alberta Federation of Labour (AFL) is looking for a well-organized and highly motivated person to join our administrative team in […]
Read more »Prentice’s “Labour strategy”: nothing but an attack on workers
Instead of blaming public-sector wages, should look in the mirror Edmonton –Premier Jim Prentice needs to stop taking unprovoked potshots at Alberta’s public workers. At a speech to the Edmonton […]
Read more »Statement of solidarity to workers of Wisconsin from the Alberta Federation of Labour
Edmonton – Statement from Alberta Federation of Labour President Gil McGowan on the State Legislature of Wisconsin fast-tracking right-to-work legislation: “The Alberta Federation of Labour stands proudly with workers in […]
Read more »Prentice cuts will move Alberta to 8th place among provinces in terms of public spending
Cuts would weaken public services and deliver a significant blow to the provincial economy Edmonton – Proposed nine per cent cuts to government spending will drop Alberta to near the […]
Read more »Proposed budget cuts would drop Alberta to near the back of the pack
Cuts would weaken public services and deliver a significant blow to the provincial economy Edmonton – Proposed nine per cent cuts to government spending will drop Alberta to near the […]
Read more »Prentice budget cuts will deepen recession
Reckless PC spending cuts will make oil downturn worse for Albertans Edmonton – The nine per cent budget cuts proposed by finance minister Robin Campbell and Premier Jim Prentice will […]
Read more »Harper government offers TFW loopholes to low-wage employers
“Cynical, sneaky and mean-spirited” move on TFWP breaks promise to Canadians by extending work permits and “fiddling” with caps Edmonton – The Harper government has caved in to pressure from […]
Read more »Ironworkers protest against jobs being given to TFWs instead of qualified local tradespeople
Edmonton – Workers in Edmonton took to the street on Thursday to protest the fact that they’ve been passed over for jobs on the city’s new arena. Instead of hiring […]
Read more »MEDIA ADVISORY: Workers call for home-ice advantage
Protest against jobs given to TFWs instead of qualified local tradespeople EDMONTON – Workers in Edmonton are taking to the street to protest the fact that they’ve been passed over […]
Read more »Canadian workers sidelined as arena construction done by TFWs
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 […]
Read more »Cuts to early childhood programs will hurt children and families
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 […]
Read more »Cuts to early childhood project will hurt children and families
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 […]
Read more »Alberta’s workplaces must tackle violence against women
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 […]
Read more »MEDIA ADVISORY: 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 Polytechnique in Montreal. At a brunch in commemoration of the event, Alberta Federation […]
Read more »Western labour leaders promise “unprecedented battle” if BC, Alberta and Saskatchewan water down workplace safety rules
Edmonton –The top labour movement leaders in Canada’s three westernmost provinces are putting the governments of BC, Alberta and Saskatchewan on notice: if they are planning to engage in a […]
Read more »Government should reject desperate bid for cheap labour
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, […]
Read more »MLAs must stand up for LGBTQ Students
AFL calls on legislature to approve bill to promote Gay-Straight Alliances Edmonton – The Alberta Federation of Labour is calling on MLAs from across all parties to support Bill 202, […]
Read more »November 2014: Parkland Conference: People vs. Profiteers; Energy East wrong type of petroleum infrastructure; Immigration – and TFWP – must remain a federal responsibility; did you k…
Urgent Action People versus Profiteers: Demanding justice and equity The Parkland Institute’s Annual Fall Conference will explore why, at a time of remarkable wealth production, the money seems to be […]
Read more »Energy East pipeline won’t help address needs in eastern Canada; it’s ALL about export to foreign markets
Proponents of pipeline seem to be deliberately misleading the public and the media Edmonton – Earlier today, TransCanada Pipelines officially filed an application with the National Energy Board (NEB) to […]
Read more »Oil Refining In Canada Makes Sense
Third-party economist’s report shows value-added enterprises would be highly profitable in Alberta Edmonton — A new, comprehensive report on the economics of upgrading and refining in Western Canada shows that […]
Read more »2014 Report Upgrading Our Future: The Economics of In-Province Upgrading
Upgrading Our Future: The Economics of In-Province Upgrading The report, entitled “Upgrading Our Future: The Economics of In-Province Upgrading,” was released on Monday, Oct. 6, at an event featuring Alberta […]
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