Tag: AFL in the News
Exploitation in Canada: human trafficking, exotic dance and temporary visas
Last November, The Alberta Federation of Labour released a report exposing the widespread abuse of foreign workers. Problems included: job promised being radically different or disappearing upon arrival lower wages […]
Read more »Alberta Liberals deal with their ‘damaged brand’
EDMONTON — The Alberta Liberals staged a play Saturday morning at their annual convention. If that sounds like a strange thing to see at a political gathering, it’s because the […]
Read more »Alberta Liberals challenge status quo
The Alberta Liberals staged a play Saturday morning at their annual convention. If that sounds like a strange thing to see at a political gathering, it’s because the theme of […]
Read more »Foreign Workers Lured with Lies
The stereotype is a young woman forced to work in a brothel, strip club or massage parlour. Reality cuts across all walks of life. Nannies. Construction workers. Seasonal farmers. “Nobody […]
Read more »Economic challenges shaping election battle: Political leaders urged to keep Canada competitive
Global competitiveness and trade issues are topping the agenda for Canadian business leaders as the federal election heats up. Canada’s competitiveness in relation to China and other expanding markets should […]
Read more »LabourWatch, Alberta unions debate results of commissioned survey
A survey released by Canadian LabourWatch Association found unions are irrelevant and their leaders out of touch, but at least one union leader believes this view of the results is […]
Read more »Backhoe operator drowns at Alberta oil sands project site
FORT MCMURRAY, Alta (Canadan OH&S News) — A backhoe operator has drowned in an accident on September 3 at a tailings pond at Canadian Natural Resources Ltd’s (CNRL) Horizon Oil […]
Read more »Effectiveness of unions in Canada criticized
A survey released by Canadian LabourWatch Association found unions are irrelevant and their leaders out of touch, but one union leader believes this view of the results is biased and […]
Read more »Construction industry seeks stable levels of investment from new government
With another federal election at hand, the construction industry is concerned about the stability of government investment and the possible implementation of the carbon-tax. After meeting with the Governor General […]
Read more »Advocates, unions fighting for migrant labourers’ rights
Unite to prevent exploitation, improve conditions for Canada’s rising number of temporary workers Last fall, in a dingy boardroom in Ottawa, a group of union leaders sat uncomfortably with migrant […]
Read more »Contractors, unions disagree on Canadian government’s fast-track immigration proposal
Journal of Commerce, Aug 20 2008Byline: Richard Gilbert Unions and contractors in Alberta disagree about the merits of a new federal government immigration program. Minister of Citizenship and Immigration Diane […]
Read more »Fast-track immigration program long overdue
Applicants could address Alberta skills shortage This week, federal Immigration Minister Diane Finley announced plans to fast-track immigration applications from skilled temporary foreign workers already employed in Canada — and […]
Read more »Saskatchewan labour skeptical of temporary foreign workers plan
REGINA — A pilot program to allow foreign workers to work temporarily in the hospitality industry in Saskatchewan and to potentially receive landed immigrant status has received business support but […]
Read more »Skilled foreigners will get invitation to stay
Temporary foreign workers and international students with recognized skills will be able to apply for permanent residency from within Canada under a new immigration class announced yesterday. Immigration Minister Diane […]
Read more »Immigration rules eased for foreign students, workers: Skilled workers will be able to apply for permanent resident status from within Canada
OTTAWA – Temporary foreign workers and international students with recognized skills will be able to apply for permanent residency from within Canada under a new immigration class announced yesterday. Immigration […]
Read more »Could the streets of Calgary, Canada cause mesothelioma?
Many of Canada’s streets-including some in Toronto and Calgary-are lined not with gold, but with asbestos. The Alberta Federation of Labour doesn’t like it. The labor union has accused the […]
Read more »Temporary foreign workers flood Alberta in record numbers
CALGARY – Temporary foreign workers are streaming into Alberta at breakneck speed to meet labour shortages – and are, for the first time, surpassing the province’s yearly intake of permanent […]
Read more »Fines spike for unsafe job sites: Alberta firms ordered to pay $3.6M this year
A little more than halfway through the year, the dollar amount of fines levied against Alberta companies convicted of workplace safety violations is more than twice the total amount from […]
Read more »Keystone Project No Threat To Upgrading Jobs: NEB
In approving the Keystone pipeline expansion, the National Energy Board (NEB) was not persuaded the project would threaten potential upgrading jobs in Alberta, the board ruled in a 98-page decision. […]
Read more »Asbestos is a killer’; Labour leaders concerned over potential health risks to road workers
Labour leaders are expressing grave concerns about dozens of city roads revealed by the Sun to contain toxic asbestos. And while city officials claim there is no public danger, they […]
Read more »War of Words over Trade Barriers
QUEBEC CITY — A meeting code-named Quadrant took place 65 years ago in the Chateau Frontenac – the very same hotel the Council of the Federation gab fest is being […]
Read more »Deal means workers trained in one province will be able to work in any other province without recertification
QUEBEC – As premiers and territorial leaders reached a deal on trade and labour mobility across Canada Thursday, they also expressed worries about the future of the North American Free […]
Read more »Premiers’ deal will help lure workers: Alberta expects new rules to ease labour crunch
Canadian premiers and territorial leaders at the Council of the Federation gathering in Quebec City announced a deal to harmonize job credential requirements, which will help draw workers to combat […]
Read more »NEB Approves Keystone Cushing Expansion
The National Energy Board has approved the TransCanada Keystone Pipeline GP Ltd. Cushing application to expand the Canadian portion of the Keystone pipeline. The expanded facilities will allow Keystone to […]
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