Tag: AFL in the News
Employers, Not Unions, Threaten and Intimidate Unionizing Workers – AFL
New report shows employers responsible for over 90% of upheld Alberta Labour Relations Board rulings since 2001, not unions Edmonton—While allegations of union “thugs” and employer intimidation are often thrown […]
Read more »New restrictions on Temporary Foreign Worker Program in Alberta are good news for workers – AFL
Joint federal-provincial program will force employers in 29 job categories to look for unemployed locals first Edmonton – This morning Alberta Labour Minister Christina Gray and federal Employment, Workforce Development […]
Read more »Alberta has a revenue problem that was decades in the making – AFL
Budget 2017 needs to protect public services and look forward to revenue reform Edmonton – Alberta’s budget should focus on revenue reform and on protecting jobs, according to the province’s […]
Read more »Government must stand strong on protecting farm and ranch workers’ rights – AFL
Technical working group reports released today show need for strong leadership Edmonton – In response to today’s reports released from the technical working groups on the Enhanced Protection for Farm […]
Read more »Celebrate Medicare’s 50th anniversary by introducing pharmacare – AFL
National system for drug coverage is next step in building the Canadian health care system Edmonton – Canada took the first step toward universal health care 50 years ago this […]
Read more »Work should not be a barrier when escaping domestic abuse – AFL
Alberta Federation of Labour joins with labour organizations across the country to commemorate the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women by calling for workplace leave for […]
Read more »Sturgeon refinery is a solid investment in Alberta’s future, say Conference Board – AFL
Report vindicates in-province refining, showing it will add thousands of jobs to the Alberta economy Edmonton – A report from the non-partisan Conference Board of Canada shows that refining and […]
Read more »Campaign puts a human face on those neglected by WCB system – AFL
BeHumanWCB encourages workers to tell their stories to government review Edmonton – A coalition of workers’ rights organizations is urging the WCB review panel to make the Workers’ Compensation system […]
Read more »Government child care announcement shows leadership for Alberta families during tough economic times – AFL
Edmonton – The announcement today that the government will expand access to quality early child care and education is a step in the right direction say child care advocates. The […]
Read more »Aramark’s intimidation tactics show why Alberta’s labour laws need review – AFL
Doom-and-gloom letter posted to Reddit example of shady tactics from anti-union bosses Edmonton – A letter sent to Aramark workers at the new Rogers Arena is a case study in […]
Read more »Patients win with public delivery of public services – AFL
Decision to bring diagnostic labs back into system a victory for Albertans Edmonton – Alberta’s provincial government is putting patients first by returning diagnostic lab services to the public health […]
Read more »Parliamentary report on TFWP a blueprint for a two-tiered labour market – AFL
Trudeau Liberals not being honest with Canadians about guest worker programs Edmonton — A parliamentary committee report tabled today about the Temporary Foreign Worker Program shows that the Trudeau Liberals […]
Read more »Trudeau Liberals not being honest with Canadians about TFWP – AFL
Parliamentary report a blueprint for a two-tiered labour market Edmonton – A parliamentary committee report tabled today about the Temporary Foreign Worker Program shows that the Liberals are not likely […]
Read more »Labour Bytes: July 2016 – AFL
News Defenders of defined-benefit pensions proven right yet again Edmonton – Alberta’s Local Authorities Pension Plan has hit 97 per cent funding just two years after Conservatives tried to gut […]
Read more »Labour Bytes: April 2016 – AFL
News AFL Pres Testifies against Trans-Pacific Partnership In a presentation to the House of Commons’ International Trade Committee, Alberta Federation of Labour president Gil McGowan took aim at how the […]
Read more »Rules that protect Canadians from being passed over for TFWs are not ‘silly’ – AFL
The federal government should not relax safeguards designed to protect Canadian workers Edmonton — Immigration Minister John McCallum needs to understand that it isn’t ‘silly’ to ensure companies hire unemployed […]
Read more »Pension report shows resilience of well-managed defined-benefit plans – AFL
LAPP’s 97 per cent funding level repudiates Tory fearmongering about impending financial collapse Edmonton – Alberta’s Local Authorities Pension Plan has hit 97 per cent funding just two years after […]
Read more »Liberal Government quietly breaking promises on TFWP – AFL
Trudeau eases guest worker hiring regulation intended to protect Canadian jobs Edmonton – While Canadians were celebrating their nation’s birthday over the weekend, the federal Liberal government quietly broke their […]
Read more »AFL calls on Prime Minister to fire Canada Post CEO over manufactured crisis – AFL
Completely unnecessary lockout and service interruption the result of ‘toxic combination of ideology and ego’ Edmonton – Canada Post CEO Deepak Chopra should be removed from his post for deliberately […]
Read more »Businesses should not fear $15 minimum wage – AFL
Wage increase would be ‘a rising tide that lifts all boats’ Edmonton — Despite a concerted campaign of fear and misinformation from certain employer groups, there is every reason to […]
Read more »$15-an-hour minimum wage would be billion dollar boost to the provincial economy – AFL
A higher minimum wage could boost the provincial economy according to a study from the 15 is Fair campaign. Edmonton — A higher minimum wage could boost the provincial economy […]
Read more »Minimum wage hike would boost Alberta’s economy by almost a billion dollars – AFL
Research shows economic benefits of plan to increase minimum wage to $15 an hour Edmonton — The 15 is Fair campaign is releasing research that shows Alberta’s economy will reap […]
Read more »Police must deal with those who put female politicians in the crosshairs – AFL
AFL condemns violent hate speech against women in politics Edmonton — Alberta must confront the ugly — and dangerous — rhetoric that is directed at women in politics. At the […]
Read more »15 Is Fair campaign urges government to ignore fearmongers – AFL
Raising minimum wage to $15 will help struggling Albertans and boost economy Edmonton – Alberta’s labour movement is launching a campaign calling on the government to follow through on promises […]
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