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Alberta workplace deaths up in 2010
The Alberta Federation of Labour says 2010 was a deadly year with 136 workplace-related deaths in the province, up from 110 deaths in 2009. The AFL released the figures Thursday […]
Read more »Labour groups mark day of mourning for workers killed on the job
Labour groups are remembering workers killed or injured on the job. Marches and ceremonies are being held across the prairies as part of the National Day of Mourning. The Alberta […]
Read more »Occupational Health and Safety Policy Paper (2011)
Occupational Health and Safety Policy Paper (April 2011) AFL occupational health and safety policy paper presented to AFL 47th Constitutional Convention, April 28th to May 1, 2011 Negative coverage of […]
Read more »Labour Law Policy Paper (2011)
Labour Law Policy Paper (April 2011) AFL policy paper presented to AFL 47th Constitutional Convention, April 28 to May 1, 2011 Earlier this year, we saw attacks on labour rights […]
Read more »AFL concerned about plan to keep Albertans working longer: Workers will rebel against efforts to force deferral of retirement dreams
Plans announced by the provincial government today to keep Albertans working longer are being viewed with concern by the labour movement. “If Employment and Immigration Minister Thomas Lukaszuk is talking […]
Read more »Widespread violations of standards for underage workers in Alberta
There are widespread violations of employment standards for working children and adolescents in Alberta, according to a study by the Alberta Federation of Labour (AFL) and Athabasca University. “Tens of […]
Read more »Florida Unions Withdraw from Banks that Support Chamber of Commerce
In Florida, where Republican lawmakers want to prevent public employee unions from collecting dues through government payroll systems, labor leaders have decided to pull their organizations’ accounts from banks connected […]
Read more »Rights of working children violated, Alberta labour group contends: Most of province’s youngest job holders employed illegally, study says
The Alberta Federation of Labour claims tens of thousands of working Alberta children are having their rights violated. Of an estimated 26,000 children aged 12 to 14 with jobs, 21 […]
Read more »April 2011: Widespread violations of child-labour laws revealed; government performance on oil sands shameful; fed Conservatives accused of hypocrisy in dealing with immigrants; Albertans…
Widespread violations of child-labour rules revealed in study Tens of thousands of adolescent Albertans are in the workforce – 21 per cent of them in illegal jobs, according to an […]
Read more »Thousands of children working illegally: Study
A new study suggests thousands of children in Alberta are working illegally.The Athabasca University study estimates 8,200 kids from the ages of nine to 11 are doing prohibited work, including […]
Read more »The new pipeline debate
The debate over TransCanada Corp.’s Keystone XL oil pipeline has forced Americans to confront their complicity in the development of Canada’s oilsands. Northeastern Alberta would still be moose pasture, after […]
Read more »Swaziland: Protest mass arrests of trade unionists
On Tuesday 12 April 2011, the Swazi authorities responded with brutal repression and hundreds of arrests to peaceful protest actions from workers and pro-democracy activists. The offices of the Swaziland […]
Read more »Study finds widespread violations of standards for underage workers in Alberta: More than one in five employed adolescents work in prohibited jobs – survey
Edmonton – There are widespread violations of employment standards for working children and adolescents in Alberta, according to a study by the province’s largest labour group. “Tens of thousands of […]
Read more »Alberta’s Child Labour Laws: The Need for Change
Alberta’s Child Labour Laws: The Need for Change Alberta’s child labour laws are set out in the Employment Standards Code. This law makes it illegal to employ children under 12. […]
Read more »AFL says Hastman is being “offensive” when he suggests Conservatives are the only party that can be trusted with the oil sands: Conservatives have broken their promise to stop oil sands j…
Conservative candidate Ryan Hastman is being both offensive and untruthful when he suggests that the federal Conservatives are the only party that can be trusted with the future of the […]
Read more »2011 April 19 Letter to Ryan Hastman
April 19, 2011 Mr. Ryan Hastmanc/o Campaign Headquarters5611 Gateway Blvd NorthEdmonton, AB T6H 2H3 Dear Mr. Hastman; I read with interest local media reports of your statements on oil-sands development […]
Read more »John Nichols: Walker admits it’s all about union busting
There was a telling exchange during Gov. Scott Walker’s appearance Thursday before the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. The governor had gone to Washington to take a star […]
Read more »Government failure on oil-sands royalties shameful, says AFL: “The Tories are allowing billions of dollars to slip through their fingers while they say we can’t afford to keep schools o…
EDMONTON – The Auditor General’s Report on oil-sands royalties confirms Albertans’ worst suspicions – that the Progressive Conservative government cares more about the energy industry’s bottom line than what is […]
Read more »Findings on oilsands royalties called ‘shameful’ to Alberta
CBJ – April 15 – An audit has shown Alberta’s oilsands royalties system to be an embarrassment to the province, the Alberta Federation of Labour said today. “Premier (Ed) Stelmach […]
Read more »Striking postal workers ordered back to work
Striking workers at the St. Albert Post Office returned to work this morning (Friday) after being ordered to end their wildcat walkout by the Canadian Industrial Relations Board (CIRB). The […]
Read more »Swaziland standoff ends
Swazi police fired tear gas to disperse activists who held anti-government protests for a second day on Wednesday, despite a call to stop the action after a police crackdown. Union […]
Read more »Postal workers on picket line as dispute flares
Information picket lines have gone up at the Canada Post distribution centre in St. Albert after rural and suburban mail carriers walked off the job. “Our members are furious over […]
Read more »Court sides with B.C. teachers on class sizes in bargaining rights
With a tense round of bargaining just under way between the province and its teachers, the B.C. Supreme Court has declared “unconstitutional and invalid” a law that has restricted teachers’ […]
Read more »Postal Workers Need Your Help – Today!
Issue: Postal Workers Need Your Help – TODAY! Actions Requested: Support the CUPW picket line at 131 – 1 Herbert Road, St. Albert When: April 13, 2011 – Immediately Your […]
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