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Real solutions missing in Alberta government response on TFWs: More must be done to address province’s labour needs and protect vulnerable workers
The Alberta government has recognized the failings of the Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) program, but has missed an opportunity to offer real solutions, says the province’s largest labour organization. “We […]
Read more »Federal Tories’ promise to restrict bitumen exports falls by wayside
The Harper government has quietly buried a controversial promise to ban bitumen exports to countries that are environmental laggards, as Alberta and the energy industry formalize plans to ship oilsands […]
Read more »Western Canadian Energy Ministries “Collaborate” in Secret with Petroleum Cartel to Develop Fracking Policies
Vancouver – Through top-down deregulatory and environmental streamlining directives under the recently formed New West Partnership, the British Columbia, Alberta and Saskatchewan Ministries of Energy (for oil and gas) held […]
Read more »Defeat of SB 5 could embolden private-sector unions, Kasich warns
CLEVELAND — Gov. John Kasich said today that a Republican loss on Senate Bill 5 this fall could make it easier for private-sector workers to unionize. Speaking to about 250 […]
Read more »New West Partnership Includes CAPP Lobbyists in Fracking Policy Development
The British Columbia Ministry of Energy was designated a “lead agency” in a backroom collaboration with Alberta and Saskatchewan to address water concerns for the province’s rapidly expanding shale gas […]
Read more »McGowan: Trades workers under attack
Labour Day is a holiday to honour the contributions that workers make every day to the economy and the communities in which they live. It’s supposed to be a day […]
Read more »Alberta workers under attack as province marks Labour Day
Alberta workers are under increasing under fire as the province takes a day off work Monday to celebrate their contribution to our communities and our economy. “The Alberta government has […]
Read more »Why the NDP has it wrong on Keystone: Halting exports in favor of domestic jobs is disingenuous
To his credit, Alberta NDP leader Brian Mason has at least brought the increasingly cosmic debate over TransCanada Corp.’s Keystone expansion back to earth. Yesterday in the Calgary Herald, and […]
Read more »Government continues to target the Mexican Electrical Workers Union (SME)
Since October 2009 the Mexican Electrical Workers Union (SME) has been one of the primary targets of the Mexican government’s attack on Freedom of Association. Most recently, the government has […]
Read more »Union Job Helps
My husband and I have worked to raise our three children to the best of our ability. At times we have struggled to keep food on the table, clothes on […]
Read more »Minister’s secretive review of labour code fatally flawed: Biased process launched at the whim of lobby group, says AFL
A review of the labour code launched by Alberta employment minister Thomas Lukaszuk is doomed to fail unless the process is changed, says the province’s largest labour group. “The minister […]
Read more »Construction labour laws face major review: Province seeks changes to reduce costs
The Alberta government is quietly consulting with employers and unions about major changes to the labour laws that cover the province’s massive construction sector. Employment and Immigration Minister Thomas Lukaszuk […]
Read more »ACT NOW: Stop union busting at YATAŞ Furniture Company in Ankara
A common pattern of union-busting in Turkey conducted against the BWI-affiliated Wood Workers’ Union (AĞAÇ-İŞ) in Ankara. AĞAÇ-İŞ is affiliated with Confederation of Turkish Trade Unions (TÜRK-İŞ) at the national […]
Read more »Alberta leaders put away partisan politics to honour Layton: Tributes pour in from across the province
EDMONTON — Alberta politicians celebrated Jack Layton’s legacy Monday, saluting his lifelong commitment to public service and his passionate defence of immigrant, vulnerable and working Canadians. The 61-year-old leader of […]
Read more »AFL wants farm deaths to be investigated by OHS
Eight months ago, three farm workers died in Alberta. Because of the Alberta government’s rules on farm-related deaths, there has still been no investigation. The Alberta Federation of Labour says […]
Read more »Jack Layton an inspiration to Alberta workers:AFL mourns loss of great statesman and great friend
The Alberta Federation of Labour (AFL) is mourning the loss of Jack Layton – a great Canadian and a true friend of working people. “The labour movement in Alberta recognized […]
Read more »Viewpoint: Let’s Learn the Right Lessons from Wisconsin
The struggle in Wisconsin was the awakening that labor movement activists had hoped for—disproving the modern notion that those who work will not stand up for themselves. Several hundred thousand […]
Read more »Minister’s silence on farm-worker safety unacceptable, says AFL: Lukaszuk has failed to respond to calls for investigation of farm accidents
Workers on farms and ranches will mark the seventh annual Alberta Farm Worker Day tomorrow still waiting for the Alberta government to end its silence on a call to make […]
Read more »Investigation demanded into lobbying by Big Oil group: Alberta government should not leave decisions to industry, says AFL
The Alberta Federation of Labour (AFL) today called for an investigation into the lobbying activities of the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers (CAPP). “We have come into possession of a […]
Read more »Environmentalists could undermine shale-gas plans, Alberta cabinet documents suggest
EDMONTON — Leaked Alberta cabinet documents suggest the province is worried environmental groups will undermine public support for shale gas development by spreading “misinformation” about health and environmental effects of […]
Read more »Georgetti: Labor Must Win Class War
Workers in the United States and Canada are in a class war declared by big business and we’re losing, Ken Georgetti, president of the Canadian Labour Congress, told delegates. “It […]
Read more »Colombia: Mineworkers’ Leader Murdered
17 August 2011: The International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC) has joined with its Colombian affiliates, CUT, CGT and CTC, in firmly condemning the killing, on Tuesday 26 July in El […]
Read more »Ohioans Vow to Keep S.B. 5 Repeal Fight at Full Speed
Gov. John Kasich’s S.B. 5 and Republican lawmakers must be feeling the heat. Recently, 1.3 million Ohioans signed petitions to put on the November ballot the repeal of a law […]
Read more »Wisconsin Voters Set to Defend Two Pro-Worker, Anti-Walker State Senators
Today, Wisconsin working families are going to the polls to defend two state senators who stood up to Gov. Scott Walker’s (R) attack on workers. Democratic state Sens. Jim Holperin […]
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