Tag: AFL in the News
Strong public services means strong women – AFL
Supporting public services in economic downturn a priority for women on IWD Edmonton – Support for public services is essential in the battle to advance the rights of women, says […]
Read more »Labour Bytes: March 2016 – AFL
News AFL exposes risks of right-wing budget proposals Edmonton – The Alberta Federation of Labour released an independent economic analysis showing that the kind of austerity measures favoured by the […]
Read more »Labour Bytes – AFL
Keep up to date with how the Alberta Federation of Labour is standing up for the rights of working people. Sign up to our electronic newsletter “Labour Bytes” by clicking […]
Read more »Government must put the retirement security of Albertans ahead of CFIB fearmongering – AFL
Expansion of the Canada Pension Plan is the most efficient and effective way to ensure the financial security of Albertans in their old age Edmonton – The Government of Alberta […]
Read more »Workers must be heard in TFWP Review – AFL
Canadians cannot allow business lobbyists to dominate discussion of guest-worker program Edmonton – The Federal Government must listen to working Canadians, not just employers when they review the Temporary Foreign […]
Read more »Right-wing budget proposals would worsen Alberta’s recession – AFL
Independent analysis shows that attempts to balance the budget too quickly would dramatically magnify job losses Edmonton – The Alberta Federation of Labour has released an independent economic analysis showing […]
Read more »Right-wing budget proposals would worsen AB’s recession – AFL
Independent analysis shows that attempts to balance the budget too quickly would dramatically magnify job losses Edmonton – The Alberta Federation of Labour is releasing an independent analysis showing the […]
Read more »Whistleblower protection must cover private sector – AFL
Workers should feel safe coming forward about wrongdoing — regardless of who their employer is Edmonton – Whistleblower protection in Alberta should be extended to all workers regardless of whether […]
Read more »Let’s treat late-night workers like they matter – AFL
The province can’t delay working alone legislation Edmonton – An attack on an Edmonton convenience store employee early this morning has renewed calls for safety legislation for late-night workers. Early […]
Read more »AFL calls on PM to fix the gaps in Alberta’s EI system – AFL
Putting money in the pockets of unemployed Albertans is the most powerful economic stimulus. Edmonton – Alberta’s largest worker advocacy organization is calling on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to broaden […]
Read more »AFL Releases Royalty Research – AFL
Edmonton – The Alberta Federation of Labour’s work has been driven by one crucial message: Albertans are the owners of Alberta’s plentiful non-renewable resources and therefore deserve a fair royalty […]
Read more »DATE CHANGE: Labour Federation Releases Royalty Research – AFL
URGENT MEDIA ADVISORY For Immediate Release: Tuesday, January 26, 2016 When: 1:00 p.m. PLEASE NOTE: This date has been changed from a previous advisory. Monday, February 1, 2016 Where: Amber […]
Read more »Labour Federation Releases Royalty Research – AFL
Media Advisory for Immediate Release Friday, January 22, 2016 When: 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 27, 2016 Where: Amber B room Matrix Hotel 10640 – 100 Ave. NW Edmonton Who: AFL […]
Read more »Labour Bytes: October 2015 – AFL
News Majority of Edmontonians want Harper gone Edmonton – The Alberta Federation of Labour has conducted riding-by-riding polling in key battlegrounds throughout Alberta – most of which were in Edmonton. […]
Read more »Labour Bytes: August 2015 – AFL
News Poll indicates AFL president would win Edmonton Centre for NDP Edmonton – Alberta Federation of Labour president Gil McGowan would win the riding of Edmonton Centre in the upcoming […]
Read more »Labour Bytes: June 2015 – AFL
News AFL urges bold action on Minimum Wage Edmonton — The province’s largest labour organization is urging the government to take bold action in helping the province’s lowest-paid workers. Despite […]
Read more »Working retail in the middle of the night needs to be treated as a workplace risk – AFL
Killings of two convenience store workers prompts call for action on late night workplace safety Edmonton – The killings of two workers in south Edmonton last night are a grim […]
Read more »Inequality a root cause of negative anti-women attitudes that lead to violence – AFL
Inequality a root cause of negative anti-women attitudes that lead to violence On 26th Anniversary of Montreal massacre AFL reaffirms commitment to ending violence against women Edmonton – December 6 […]
Read more »Workers mourn agricultural fatalities – AFL
Workers mourn agricultural fatalities Labour representatives commemorate 112 needless deaths since 2009 Edmonton – Labour activists from all over Alberta, and from all sectors of the economy will commemorate the […]
Read more »Bill 6 Is About Workers – AFL
Bill 6 Is About Workers “Debate over workplace law neglects those at the heart of the issue” Edmonton — “This debate should be about a group of workers who have […]
Read more »Bill 6 FAQ – AFL
Here are answers to frequently asked questions about Bill 6 – Enhanced Protection of Farm and Ranch Workers Act
Read more »Fighting for workers rights in Alberta’s agricultural sector – AFL
More than 50,000 Albertans work in the agricultural sector. They account for 2.6 per cent of our workforce — and until this legislation was introduced, they had few legal protections […]
Read more »AFL applauds inclusion of Alberta’s agricultural sector in workplace laws – AFL
“The inclusion of agricultural workers in Alberta’s workplace laws is a victory for all workers” Edmonton – Alberta’s largest labour organization is celebrating the comprehensive inclusion of agricultural workers and […]
Read more »TPP erodes labour rights – AFL
Deal bad for Canadian workers, great for foreign corporate giants Edmonton – The Trans-Pacific Partnership will erode the labour rights of Canadian workers. The trade deal, whose full text was […]
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