Tag: AFL in the News
Surprise! Restaurants Canada launches campaign opposing increases to the minimum wage – AFL
NotTheTime.ca campaign predictable since “now” is never the time for industry lobby groups Edmonton – Predictably, Restaurants Canada launched a campaign today opposing Alberta’s plan to increase the minimum wage […]
Read more »New information on fatalities demonstrates need for controversial farm worker law, says AFL – AFL
Deaths wouldn’t have been reported and investigated under old system EDMONTON — New information on fatalities on Alberta farms demonstrates that the provincial government’s controversial new farm worker law was […]
Read more »Alberta Federation of Labour pleased to see province move forward on ensuring the rights of farm and ranch workers – AFL
Welcomes the next phase of consultations with the farm and ranch sector on the Enhanced Protection for Farm and Ranch Workers Act. Edmonton – Today’s announcement of the composition of […]
Read more »Solidarity with Fort McMurray – AFL
URGENT ACTION Our hearts are with all of those affected by the fires in Fort McMurray, and with the first responders and front-line workers who are dedicated to protecting their […]
Read more »Workers shouldn’t be asked to sacrifice life or limb to the recession – AFL
AFL urges Albertans to put safety first on the 20th International Day of Mourning for Workers Killed and Injured on the Job Edmonton — Albertans should not allow the economic […]
Read more »NDP throws a lifeline to struggling Albertans; WRP and PCs would have tossed an anvil – AFL
Op Ed by Gil McGowan April 15, 2016 in the Edmonton Journal Albertans know what the provincial budget would have looked like if the Wildrose or Progressive Conservatives were in […]
Read more »Trans-Pacific Partnership is ‘the TFWP on steroids’ – AFL
Labour leader warns that trade deal will fundamentally transform Canadian labour market Calgary – The Trans-Pacific Partnership allows corporations to bring in unlimited exploitable foreign workers and fundamentally transforms the […]
Read more »TPP would open TFW floodgates – AFL
Labour mobility sections of trade deal will put Canadians out of work Calgary – The Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) will undermine the Canadian labour market, the leader of Alberta’s largest labour […]
Read more »AFL Responds to Provincial Budget – AFL
AFL Responds to Provincial Budget Edmonton – Alberta Federation of Labour President Gil McGowan will be available in the legislature rotunda after the provincial budget is tabled. McGowan has been […]
Read more »AFL joins national day of action for the Fight for $15 campaign – AFL
AFL joins national day of action for the Fight for $15 campaign Edmonton – On Friday, April 15, volunteers from the Fight for $15 campaign will be meeting at the […]
Read more »Alberta Federation of Labour Launches Fair Start campaign – AFL
Calls on provincial government to move towards implementing a universal early childhood education and care system in Alberta. Edmonton – At an educational breakfast this morning, dozens of concerned labour […]
Read more »AFL Welcomes Government Review Of Workers’ Compensation In Alberta – AFL
Years of neglect by previous governments have undermined WCB system Edmonton – The recently-announced review of Alberta’s Workers’ Compensation Board is long overdue, says the Alberta Federation of Labour. Today, […]
Read more »Essential Services Legislation Strikes Balance Between Workers’ Rights And Public Safety – AFL
Right to strike restored to many public-sector workers after having been unjustly denied for decades Edmonton – Alberta’s new essential services legislation strikes a reasonable and constructive balance between the […]
Read more »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
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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 […]
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