Tag: AFL in the News
Federation of Labour calling for better safety regulations
A day after an accident at a worksite on the northwest edge of the city ended in the death of a steelworker, the Alberta Federation of Labour is calling safer […]
Read more »Labour groups blame province for high number of workplace deaths
Alberta labour groups are calling on the province to do more to prevent a growing number of workplace fatalities. The call for action comes a day after an Edmonton worker […]
Read more »Labour federation decries homegrown greed, corruption
Greed and corruption that triggered mass protests in New York can be seen here at home in Alberta, says the Alberta Federation of Labour. As protesters are set to march […]
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Read more »Alberta exploring a review of the labour code
The Alberta Federation of Labour claims anti-union construction firms want to amend the labour code to include unfair restrictions and union-busting measures, but others say the changes are all about […]
Read more »Conservatives set to table bill forcing unions to open books
OTTAWA— From Monday’s Globe and Mail Published Sunday, Oct. 02, 2011 8:40PM EDT Last updated Sunday, Oct. 02, 2011 9:42PM EDT Increase text size The Conservatives are set to take […]
Read more »The Alberta Federation of Labour is 100 years old
It all began in 1912, when the 1911 convention of the United Mineworkers of America (UMWA) District 18 resolved to launch a provincial labour organization. They invited Alberta’s trade unions […]
Read more »Some calling for government to reverse Keystone XL pipeline decision
Alberta’s biggest labour organization is calling on federal politicians to reverse the Keystone XL pipeline construction approval, but a representative of the local open shop association thinks the lobbying campaign […]
Read more »Trial into deadly oil sands incident delayed
A recent decision to delay the trial for at least two of the companies charged in the deaths of two temporary foreign workers (TFWs) means it will be at least […]
Read more »Only real union provides real representation
Re: “It’s time for unions to re-evaluate needs of workers and adapt accordingly; Attitude overhaul necessary to regain their much-needed place in society,” by Colin McComb, Ideas, Sept. 12. It’s […]
Read more »Sinopec, the oil sands and justice delayed
Workers on Canadian Natural Resources Ltd.’s (CNQ-T30.900.110.36%) large Horizon project in Alberta’s oil sands knew something was wrong with the way a crew of Chinese workers flown in by a […]
Read more »Keystone XL pipeline a ‘job killer’, will pump jobs into U.S. says labour leader: Pipeline fight finds ‘allies’ in Ottawa
Alberta union leader Gil McGowan met with federal politicians in Ottawa Thursday to protest a proposed extension of the Keystone XL pipeline, which he says will pump jobs into the […]
Read more »Alberta Federation of Labour slams trial delay for firms charged with safety violations
Immediate action is needed to make worksites safe as Alberta braces for a boom in foreign employees, says Alberta’s largest labour group. A criminal case against companies involved in the […]
Read more »Labour leader urges Ottawa to back Alberta refinery instead of Keystone XL pipeline: Extension would create thousands of jobs in U.S. but ‘only about a dozen’ in Canada, Gil McGowan s…
EDMONTON – Alberta union leader Gil McGowan met with federal politicians in Ottawa on Thursday to protest a proposed extension of the Keystone XL pipeline, which he says will pump […]
Read more »Alberta labour group against Keystone pipeline
Alberta’s largest labour organization told MPs Thursday why it thinks the controversial Keystone XL pipeline is a bad idea. The Alberta Federation of Labour and Communications, Energy and Paperworkers Union […]
Read more »Labour group argues expanding AB pipeline to US will cost province in the long run Read it on Global News: Global Edmonton | Alberta labour group joins opposition to Keystone pipeline p…
The Alberta Federation of Labour, which represents 145,000 workers, is adding its voice to the growing list of opponents of a proposed pipeline project that would ship raw bitumen from […]
Read more »Nowhere to go
Letter to the Editor Re: “Still solid,” Letter, Sept. 7. The Merit Contractors Association (Alberta) needs lessons in geography and reality. Geography first. The oilsands are in Alberta – not […]
Read more »Why oil workers opposed Keystone XL
OTTAWA, Sept. 20, 2011 /CNW/ – Following a briefing for Members of Parliament, Canada’s largest energy workers’ union will hold a news conference on the Keystone XL pipeline: When: 10:30 […]
Read more »Alberta ramps up inspections of residential worksites
Residential construction sites in Alberta are being targeted by occupational health and safety officers for surprise inspections during a month-long inspection blitz. “We launched a focused campaign on residential construction […]
Read more »Residential building sites getting blitzed by inspectors
The current safety blitz under way by Alberta Occupational Health and Safety is a good step in making construction sites safer, but the province’s largest labour organization says a one-off […]
Read more »Court backs Husky oil executive’s bid to get visas for his Nepalese servants
Since he left his native Nepal 13 years ago, Shyam Thapa Chhetri has spent his entire adult life working with his brother Shalik as domestic servants at the home of […]
Read more »Inspection blitz puts Alberta homebuilders ‘on notice’: Labour leader criticizes advance notice to employers, calls for more frequent checkups
EDMONTON — The minister in charge of worker safety launched a month-long inspection blitz Monday, focusing on the province’s booming residential construction industry. This is the third and final inspection […]
Read more »Inspection blitz to target home construction sites
Occupational health and safety officers will be targeting Alberta residential construction sites in a month-long inspection blitz to make sure workers and employers are following workplace safety rules. “There is […]
Read more »Minister touched by plight of women who got pregnant hoping to stay in Canada
EDMONTON – Employment Minister Thomas Lukaszuk has stepped up his push to get permanent status for temporary foreign workers in Alberta after hearing of recent cases of abuse of some […]
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