Tag: AFL in the News
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 […]
Read more »West guards energy riches: Stelmach warns premiers off cash grab
The premiers of Alberta and Saskatchewan scuttled notions of a national cap-and-trade program Wednesday, warning other provincial and territorial heads they consider it a thinly-disguised attempt to siphon their provinces’ […]
Read more »Concern Over Asbestos In Calgary Streets
Some strong words for The City of Calgary when it comes to the discovery of dangerously toxic asbestos in Calgary streets. A report for The City shows core samples taken […]
Read more »Opposition parties merger gains support; Poll says four in 10 Albertans would agree to concept
CALGARY – A new poll has uncovered some support for a merger of Alberta opposition political parties in the wake of a Conservative landslide victory in the March election. Four […]
Read more »Public so-so on NDP-Grit merger; Only 40% support for Alberta parties to join forces
A new poll has uncovered temperate support for a merger of Alberta opposition political parties in the wake of a Tory landslide victory in the March election. Four in 10 […]
Read more »$1.4M plan to help foreign workers
Alberta’s temporary foreign workers — which number in the tens of thousands — will finally get some much-needed government help. On June 1, the provincial government quietly launched a $1.4-million […]
Read more »Contract worker crushed to death by giant truck
The 40-year-old contractor killed on an oilsands site Tuesday was crushed by a giant dump truck. “He was run over by the heavy hauler truck,” Workplace Health and Safety spokesman […]
Read more »Many questions, no answers in death of young worker crushed by forklift
The death of a teenager working at a building material supply store near Edmonton last month is raising questions about the need to improve Alberta’s safety code. Mitchell Tanner, 16, […]
Read more »Treatment of Chinese workers brings union disputes and calls for public inquiry
Representatives from some of Alberta’s construction unions say the case of Chinese temporary foreign workers having their paycheques siphoned by their employer reveals huge flaws with the federal government program […]
Read more »Alberta union challenges credentials of some foreign industrial electricians
Federal government’s regulation of Red Seal qualifications draws skepticism The electricians’ trade union in Alberta is screening some new immigrants because of concerns over certification. Some Chinese immigrants are seeking […]
Read more »Alberta unions call for public enquiry into treatment of Chinese workers
Representatives from some of Alberta’s construction unions say the case of Chinese temporary foreign workers having their paycheques siphoned by their employer reveals huge flaws with the federal government program […]
Read more »Federal government’s regulation of Red Seal qualifications draws skepticism
The electricians’ trade union in Alberta is screening some new immigrants because of concerns over certification. Some Chinese immigrants are seeking high-paying employment on oilsands projects as electricians, but the […]
Read more »Chinese workers took home just 12 per cent of wages; Can’t stop contractor from pocketing lion’s share, minister says
EDMONTON – Some abuse of foreigners working temporarily in Alberta is unavoidable because of conditions in their home countries, Alberta’s minister of Employment and Immigration said Wednesday. Hector Goudreau was […]
Read more »Chinese Workers Scam An Example of How NOT to do Temporary Workers: CNRL, CLAC, Government All To Blame for Workers Being Shortchanged, Says AFL
EDMONTON, June 18 /CNW/ – The case of Chinese temporary foreign workers having their paycheques siphoned is a perfect example of how the TFW program is out of control, says […]
Read more »Mason stays at the helm
Brian Mason is staying on as leader of the provincial New Democrats and the party will continue to go it alone, with more than 95 per cent of delegates at […]
Read more »NDP rejects alliance with Liberals, Greens: Party members vote down proposed ties
Alberta NDP members overwhelmingly rejected Saturday a coalition with the Liberals and Greens, as all of the province’s opposition parties ponder their political futures following crushing election defeats. Gathering at […]
Read more »Alberta braces for protests after making anti union changes to Labour Code
EDMONTON _ The Alberta government is bracing for protests after introducing what critics are calling anti-union changes to the province’s labour code. Employment Minister Hector Goudreau has confirmed that extra […]
Read more »Merit Alberta vice-president lauds government’s new Bill 26
The Alberta legislature ended the spring session with the passage of controversial changes to the province’s labour laws. The Alberta government introduced Bill 26, the Labour Relations Amendment Act 2008, […]
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