Tag: 100th Anniversary

Two-Tier Minimum Wage lberta’s poorly written two-tier minimum wage system is open to abuse by employers who are taking advantage of these laws to rip off the lowest-paid workers in […]

Edmonton – September 1, 2012 – From September 6 to December 21, a new exhibit at the Provincial Archives of Alberta salutes the achievements and sacrifices of Alberta’s working men […]

The first 100 years The Alberta Federation of Labour is dedicated to improving the lives of Alberta’s working people, union members and non-members alike. We seek to represent all those […]

The Alberta Federation of Labour Edmonton Journal Published: Friday, August 31 100 YEARS OF STRUGGLE 100 YEARS OF SOLIDARITY Edmonton Journal 2012

When we talk about the history of Alberta we usually think of wide-open prairies, cattle ranching and oil — seldom do historians talk about the men and women of the […]

Strength is found in community as the AFL reflects on 100 years of organizing This month the Alberta Federation of Labour is celebrating its 100th anniversary. Celebratory activities to date […]

The Alberta Federation of Labour celebrated a milestone Saturday. The AFL is marking its 100th birthday by throwing a party at Fort Edmonton Park. A small group of railway workers […]

The Alberta Federation of Labour is celebrating the work of unions in the province in its centennial anniversary. President of the AFL Gil McGowan says labour laws and work conditions […]

Thousands of union supporters to gather for Centennial celebration More than 3,000 supporters of the labour movement will converge on Fort Edmonton Park tomorrow (Saturday, June 16) to celebrate 100 […]

Crowds to celebrate union achievements and prepare for coming battles More than 3,000 supporters of the labour movement will converge on Fort Edmonton Park tomorrow (Saturday, June 16) to celebrate […]

The City of Edmonton is honouring the 100th anniversary of a local union with its very own dedicated week of recognition. Mayor Stephen Mandel and numerous councillors were on hand […]

The Alberta Federation of Labour celebrates 100 years Sat, Jun 16 – AFL Celebration in the ParkFort Edmonton Park, $5 On June 14 in 1912 the Alberta Federation of Labour […]

AFL vows to continue fight for rights as attacks on workers continue The City of Edmonton today paid tribute to contributions union members have made to the city and province […]

The city of Edmonton is honouring the 100th anniversary of a local union with it’s very own dedicated week of recognition. Mayor Stephen Mandel and numerous councillors were on hand […]

Workers who have helped build this province now under attack, says AFL A century of contributions by working Albertans will be honoured by the Mayor of Edmonton in a special […]

Centennial of Alberta Federation of Labour marked with great day at Fort Edmonton Park Finding a fun event for the whole family just got a whole lot easier, thanks to […]

A century of fighting for workers’ rights is explored in a display that opening today at Edmonton City Hall. “The labour movement has been a vital player in shaping the […]

A century of fighting for workers’ rights is explored in a display that opened this week at Bonnyville & District Museum (click here for a sample display). “The labour movement […]

The history of Alberta’s labour movement will be commemorated in song on Saturday at the Red Deer Public Library. Singer/songwriter Maria Dunn will be joined by Shannon Johnson on violin […]

Exploited workers, unfair wages, picket-line bravery and basic employee mistreatment were all-too common in yesterday’s workplace. Today, these are often thought of as issues of a past and less-civilized time. […]

RED DEER: One of Alberta’s best-known folk singers is coming to Red Deer to present songs about the life of immigrant women workers in one of Alberta’s longest standing manufacturing […]

The Alberta Federation of Labour got its start in Lethbridge in 1912, and will hold several events at the beginning of May to commerate its 100th anniversary, with a little […]

Celebrations are underway across the province to mark the 100th Anniversary of the Alberta Federation of Labour, and Calgary trade unionists have plans to mark the Centennial by drawing attention […]

Juno-nominated folksinger’s tour celebrates 100 years of labour history One of Alberta’s best-known folk singers is coming to Calgary to present stories about the early years of Alberta labour through […]