Tag: AFL in the News
No evidence Kenney’s tax cut will create any jobs or stimulate Alberta economy – AFL
AFL does not endorse UCP tax plan for giveaways to profitable corporations EDMONTON – The Alberta Federation of Labour disagrees that Kenney’s “trickle-down” economic tax cut for profitable corporations will […]
Read more »Gil McGowan and Siobhan Vipond re-elected to the Alberta Federation of Labour – AFL
At the conclusion of the successful 51st Constitutional Convention of the Alberta Federation of Labour both AFL Officers were re-elected. Gil McGowan will continue to serve in his role as […]
Read more »What is life really like for Ontarians under Doug Ford? – AFL
AFL asks Ontario workers: what advice would you give Alberta voters this election? Edmonton- Jason Kenney famously said that he and Ontario Premier Doug Ford are so much alike that […]
Read more »UCP plan will lead to 60,000 lost jobs over four years – AFL
AFL Releases Report on Employment impact of UCP and NDP fiscal platforms Edmonton– The Alberta Federation of Labour commissioned economist Hugh Mackenzie to provide an analysis of UCP and NDP […]
Read more »One fifth of Albertans work overtime each week; these are the people who will be hurt by Kenney’s OT plan
Over one quarter of workers in the construction and oil and gas sector, would lose hundreds of dollars in wages each week Edmonton– Changes to overtime rules proposed by the […]
Read more »Ontario just passed a law undermining overtime rights: If Kenney wins the election, Alberta will follow suit – AFL
It’s a coordinated effort among Conservatives to suppress wages and workplace rights, says AFL Jason Kenney has been trying to reassure working Albertans that his party’s plan to change the […]
Read more »Expanding $25-a-day child care good for Alberta workers, economy – AFL
Notley announcement of $1.5 billion child care investment to boost economy $9 billion Edmonton – The Alberta Federation of Labour applauds the NDP government announcement to subsidize all child care […]
Read more »The real Jason Kenney has stepped forward: And working Albertans should be worried – AFL
Kenney has a plan to suppress your wages and weaken your rights at work CALGARY – Jason Kenney’s proposed “Open for Business Act” should really be called the “I’m Delivering […]
Read more »If the goal is to save the Alberta economy, we need to look forward not back – AFL
Alberta unions release pre-election blueprint for jobs and prosperity in a changing world EDMONTON – If Alberta voters want to use the next election to help turn the provincial economy […]
Read more »Media Advisory: Alberta labour’s 12-point plan for our future – AFL
EDMONTON, (Mar. 11, 2019) – On Wednesday, Mar. 13, 2019, the Alberta Federation of Labour will unveil the Alberta labour movement’s 12-point plan for the future of Alberta at a […]
Read more »Alberta women have made impressive progress on many fronts over the past four years – AFL
But will those gains be lost after the election, asks the AFL EDMONTON – Women have made great strides in Alberta over the past four years – in both the […]
Read more »Kenney’s proposed corporate tax cuts are “snake oil” that will make our economy sicker, not healthier – AFL
AFL releases links to 75 articles illustrating the folly of “trickle down” policies, including Trump’s failed tax plan EDMONTON – The record from around the world shows that Jason Kenney’s […]
Read more »NDP policies allow Alberta to halve child poverty rates even during a recession – AFL
Poverty rate for persons under 18 has been cut in half since 2015 Edmonton – The Alberta Federation of Labour applauds the current NDP government for cutting the poverty rate […]
Read more »Premier Notley’s methanol plant agreement great news for workers and Alberta’s economy – AFL
$2-billion private sector investment will create jobs and add value to Alberta’s energy resources Edmonton – The Alberta Federation of Labour applauds Premier Rachel Notley’s Made-in-Alberta energy strategy and the […]
Read more »Alberta’s health care administration costs lowest in Canada – AFL
Data reveals Alberta’s health care expense is below all Canadian provinces, national average Edmonton – The Alberta Federation of Labour would like to set the record straight with a cost […]
Read more »Big Surprise! Restaurants Canada is back again with another campaign opposing Alberta’s minimum wage and workplace reforms – AFL
‘Restaurant Realities’ campaign is predictable given that the reality is that Restaurants Canada NEVER believes it is time to support changes that benefit workers in the industry Edmonton – Predictably, […]
Read more »Government decision banning mandatory high heels in the workplace is great news for workers – AFL
The Alberta Federation of Labour is partnering with hospitality workers on “Fairness for Alberta’s Restaurant Workers campaign” Edmonton- Alberta Federation of Labour applauds government action to ensure worker safety. The […]
Read more »Alberta’s largest worker advocacy group calls on public institutions across the province to study impacts of potential budget cuts – AFL
Albertans deserve to know what budget cuts likely under a UCP government would mean for services Alberta – Leaders of unions from across Alberta met in Edmonton today at the […]
Read more »With Jason Kenney as premier Albertans would get lower wages and fewer rights – AFL
Kenney pledged to business audience to roll back rights and protections at work; eliminate health and safety protections; and implement massive cuts to public services. All without consultation. Yesterday, in […]
Read more »Will Jason Kenney follow the lead of his friend Doug Ford by rolling back rights for working Albertans? – AFL
Alberta’s largest worker advocacy group warns that Ontario’s present could become Alberta’s future As Jason Kenney cozies up to Doug Ford at a joint rally in Calgary, the Alberta Federation […]
Read more »Today’s move to a $15 minimum wage will increase overall wage costs for employers by a paltry .6%
“Small price to pay for big benefits,” concludes AFL study Edmonton – A new study based on Statistics’ Canada Labour Force Survey provides fresh evidence that Alberta’s move to a […]
Read more »Alberta’s largest worker advocacy organization applauds government action on Farm and Ranch worker health and safety – AFL
New rules underscore enhanced protections for Farm and Ranch workers across the province Edmonton – Alberta’s largest worker advocacy organization applauds the government for taking action to protect agricultural workers […]
Read more »Statement from AFL President Gil McGowan on arson at Edson Mosque – AFL
Following last night’s cowardly arson at the Mosque in Edson, the Alberta labour movement stands in solidarity with our Muslim members, friends, and neighbours to condemn this disgusting attack and […]
Read more »Labour Leaders host free Father’s Day community BBQs across province to talk about early childhood education and care – AFL
Alberta Federation of Labour hosts free BBQs in Edmonton, Calgary, Red Deer, Lethbridge, and Fort McMurray to highlight Fair Start Alberta campaign Edmonton – This Sunday, on Father’s Day, Fair […]
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