Tag: AFL in the News
Alberta union leader calls for “Pensions For All” – AFL
/All workers should have secure pensions, not just 1/3 of the workforce EDMONTON – On September 16, 2021, AFL President Gil McGowan delivered a stark message and a clear demand […]
Read more »Statement from Alberta Federation of Labour President Gil McGowan on Premier Kenney’s lack of leadership during the COVID pandemic – AFL
/Statement from Gil McGowan, President of the Alberta Federation of Labour, Alberta’s largest labour organization with affiliate unions spanning the province and its industries with more than 170,000 workers. EDMONTON […]
Read more »Anti-vax protesters do NOT speak for Alberta frontline workers – AFL
/Statement from AFL president Gil McGowan on anti-vax protests at Alberta hospitals EDMONTON – The following statement was released this morning by Gil McGowan, president of the Alberta Federation of […]
Read more »Alberta unions won’t be fooled by O’Toole’s soothing words on unions – AFL
/Conservative Leader O’Toole only wants union votes, but Party is deeply anti-union EDMONTON – Alberta Federation of Labour president Gil McGowan sent a letter to Erin O’Toole, reminding him the […]
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PUSHING FOR SAFE SCHOOLS: LETTER WRITING TOOL RELEASED – AFL
EDMONTON – Support Our Students (SOS) Alberta, with support from Alberta Federation of Labour (AFL), have released an easy-to-use letter writing tool at www.safeschoolsAB.ca for parents and community members to […]
Read more »The Alberta Federation of Labour statement on the Ontario court ruling against the “Student Choice Initiative” – AFL
The Alberta Federation of Labour statement on the Ontario court ruling against the “Student Choice Initiative” EDMONTON – In 2019, the Ford government instituted its “Student Choice Initiative” that interfered […]
Read more »The nurse who was recently elected to help lead the AFL says UCP plan to cut wages in health care is “disrespectful and reckless” – AFL
Wage cuts insult ‘pandemic heroes’ and will worsen the already serious nurses’ shortage Edmonton – The UCP’s plan to cut the wages of Alberta nurses despite their dedicated service during […]
Read more »National Indigenous Peoples Day statement from the Alberta Federation of Labour – AFL
Joint statement from the leaders of Alberta’s largest labour organizations EDMONTON – National Indigenous Peoples Day and National Indigenous History Month offer the opportunity to celebrate the resiliency, beauty and […]
Read more »Unions join Indigenous groups in demanding search for graves at other former residential school sites – AFL
“We cannot let this moment pass without meaningful action.” EDMONTON – Alberta unions are supporting Indigenous leaders and advocates in demanding a thorough search for graves at other former residential […]
Read more »AFL Convention 2021 concludes with the re-election of President Gil McGowan and the election of Karen Kuprys to secretary treasurer – AFL
Alberta’s labour movement wraps ups convention ready to stand up for Alberta EDMONTON – At the 52nd Constitutional Convention of the Alberta Federation of Labour, Gil McGowan was re-elected to […]
Read more »Universities’ pensions move shows folly of UCP’s Bill 22 – AFL
Kenney undermined ability of Alberta’s biggest pensions to get the best deal for workers and retirees EDMONTON – Alberta’s universities’ pensions board pulled funds from Alberta Investment Management Corporation (AIMCo) […]
Read more »UCP MLAs shut down the Legislature to save themselves, but leave millions of other Albertans unprotected in their workplaces – AFL
AFL demands action to keep people safe in ALL Alberta workplaces, not just the Legislature EDMONTON – The president of Alberta’s largest worker advocacy group, the Alberta Federation of Labour, […]
Read more »“We won’t be able to get a handle on the third wave until the UCP acknowledges that COVID is being spread in Alberta workplaces” – AFL
On the National Day of Mourning, AFL releases 10-point plan to protect Alberta workers and help end the pandemic EDMONTON – Every year, workers come together on April 28, the […]
Read more »Dreeshen took COVID-19 safety equipment from emergency workers to give to meatpacking plants, documents suggest – AFL
Minister Dreeshen interfered with Alberta’s emergency response while packing plant ran without PPE EDMONTON – Minister Dreeshen’s office interfered with the provincial emergency response to COVID-19 to take personal protective […]
Read more »AFL worried about UCP’s true intentions as Kenney government moves to abolish apprenticeship board – AFL
Bill 67 will give minister unprecedented power – and unions don’t trust him to use it wisely EDMONTON – The Alberta Federation of Labour is skeptical and worried by the […]
Read more »AFL president demands vaccinations for front line workers – AFL
EDMONTON – The president of Alberta’s largest worker advocacy organization, the Alberta Federation of Labour, is demanding that the Kenney government add education workers, grocery store workers, group home workers […]
Read more »Starting tomorrow, employers will no longer be required to keep injured workers on benefit plans or hire them back when they recover – AFL
On April 1, 2021 several parts of the UCP’s disastrous Bill 47 come into force, further weakening Alberta’s Workers’ Compensation system. EDMONTON – Although the UCP originally passed this legislation […]
Read more »Ministers Dreeshen and Copping should be fired and a public inquiry called into the UCP’s response to COVID-19 in meatpacking plants, says AFL – AFL
Documents obtained by the AFL show that UCP dangerously bungled COVID-19 response at Cargill EDMONTON – The Alberta Federation of Labour is calling for the UCP’s Agriculture and Labour Ministers […]
Read more »AFL calls for public inquiry into unlawful police activity against MLA Phillips and demands officers be fired – AFL
Joint statement from the leaders of Alberta’s largest labour organizations Edmonton – The unions of the Alberta Federation of Labour stand together to support Lethbridge-West MLA Shannon Phillips to condemn […]
Read more »Alberta women are still fighting for gender equality this IWD – paid sick days are an important step forward
From wages at work to the amount of unpaid care work they do in their formal jobs and at home, COVID-19 has only made the struggles for women in Alberta […]
Read more »AFL echoes call for public inquiry into UCP’s handling of COVID-19 at meat packing plants – AFL
The UCP has been derelict in their duty to keep workers and the public safe, says McGowan Edmonton – Alberta’s largest worker advocacy organization, the Alberta Federation of Labour, is […]
Read more »2021 budget will undermine Alberta’s economic recovery – AFL
Effects of the COVID-19 pandemic will last longer without budget support EDMONTON – Alberta’s 2021 budget does not provide Alberta the tools it needs to recover from the effects of […]
Read more »UCP’s One-time Reimbursement Does Nothing to Solve Child Care Crisis for Alberta Families – AFL
All children deserve a Fair Start in life. Yet, Jason Kenney’s approach to child care continues to leave many families behind EDMONTON – Yesterday’s announcement from the UCP government of […]
Read more »We can’t afford to wait. It’s time for paid sick leave for every worker in Canada. – AFL
Joint Statement by Canada’s Provincial and Territorial Federations of Labour In advance of the federal, provincial and territorial labour ministers’ meeting, provincial and territorial federations of labour are united in […]
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