Tag: AFL in the News
Leaked recordings show Kenney consistently put business interests ahead of worker interests and public safety – AFL
Recordings show a politicized government response to COVID-19 and a push to discourage enforcement of measures EDMONTON – This morning, CBC released contents of leaked recordings between public servants, including […]
Read more »Kenney’s COVID plan is “inaction masquerading as action,” says AFL – AFL
Kenney is putting us on the path to becoming Canada’s North Dakota EDMONTON – The so-called “bold steps” announced late yesterday afternoon by Premier Kenney are nothing more than half-measures […]
Read more »Alberta unions call for ‘circuit-breaker’ lockdown, province-wide mask mandate and a ‘zero-COVID’ strategy to address mounting COVID-19 crisis – AFL
The Kenney government is “leading our province over a cliff,” says AFL EDMONTON – The leaders of unions representing more than 175,000 working Albertans have unanimously passed a detailed resolution […]
Read more »Workers demand mandatory paid sick leave as Alberta breaks record for COVID deaths – AFL
McGowan will be available to talk to media outside the Legislature today EDMONTON – The President of Alberta’s largest worker advocacy group says he’s had it with Premier Kenney and […]
Read more »Albertans will pay a steep price as Kenney continues to follow Trump’s playbook on COVID, says AFL president – AFL
Lives and livelihoods are being endangered by Kenney’s stubborn refusal to stop behaving like a Republican governor EDMONTON – As long as Premier Jason Kenney continues to follow the Trump/Republican […]
Read more »Kenney Government guts Workers’ Compensation and workplace safety protections under the guise of “red tape reduction” – AFL
New legislation is another attack on Alberta workers, which will put them at risk in more unsafe workplaces and mean less compensation for those workers hurt or killed on the […]
Read more »While Kenney prepares to silence unions, it’s becoming clearer that corporate-sponsored pro-UCP PACs will be unleashed to do more of the UCP’s political dirty work – AFL
The biggest pro-UCP PAC has emerged from its post-election hibernation and is now being used to promote Kenney’s goal of pulling Alberta out of CPP EDMONTON – The outlines of […]
Read more »Working Albertans will have a worse ‘Case of the Mondays’ today thanks to Jason Kenney – AFL
Albertans returning to work this morning will find themselves working under freshly gutted Employment Standards Code provisions EDMONTON – It’s not just a post-Halloween sugar crash that working Albertans are […]
Read more »The UCP Fails on Child Care: Letting Down Albertans Again – AFL
EDMONTON – The United Conservative Government has once again failed to show real leadership on child care with Bill 39. While the UCP would rather talk about only a few […]
Read more »‘It’s time for all Albertans to stand up to the bully,’ say unions – AFL
Alberta unions launch campaign to “Stand up to Kenney” EDMONTON – Today, Alberta unions launched www.StandUpToKenney.ca, a campaign to unite all Albertans to defend our province from a government with […]
Read more »All Alberta unions stand in solidarity with striking health care workers – AFL
Kenney has been putting people’s lives at risk – this is how workers fight back EDMONTON – The Alberta Federation of Labour and all of its affiliated unions, from both […]
Read more »UCP Child Care Report Highlights Frustrations with No Real Solutions – AFL
Albertans left with no quality standards on childcare EDMONTON – Last week Alberta Children’s Services released a report on their consultation regarding Child Care Licensing Regulation in Alberta. There is […]
Read more »Kenney’s draconian cuts will destroy public health care during a pandemic and tank our economy during a recession – AFL
The UCP is putting blind ideology before the interests of Albertans, says AFL EDMONTON – While Alberta families are busy trying to survive during this global health pandemic, the UCP […]
Read more »New website will catalogue all of Jason Kenney’s ‘unAlbertan’ and ‘deeply disturbing’ cuts and policies – AFL
This new on-line resource will help Albertans keep up with the Premier’s ongoing marathon of ideological folly and vindictiveness EDMONTON – The Alberta Federation of Labour has collected and categorized […]
Read more »AFL launches website for Albertans who want to boycott the businesses who bankroll the UCP – AFL
“These businesses are bankrolling an agenda that is kicking Albertans when they’re down.” EDMONTON – At the request of many frustrated Albertans, the Alberta Federation of Labour has launched a […]
Read more »Minimum wage cuts are coming thanks to the UCP’s Bill 32, warns AFL – AFL
October 1 used to be a time for minimum wage increases. This year, the UCP has set the table for reductions. EDMONTON – October 1 has often been the day […]
Read more »Instead of helping Albertans, the UCP will be fighting old ideological battles at upcoming AGM – AFL
UCP’s resolutions reveal Jason Kenney’s true colours: he is no friend to working Albertans EDMONTON – Jason Kenney promised jobs and an improved economy, but the resolutions going to this […]
Read more »“The question is not why hasn’t the federal government done more, but rather, why has our provincial government done so little?” – AFL
AFL Statement on Premier Kenney’s Response to the federal Throne Speech The unions affiliated with the Alberta Federation of Labour wish to make it clear that Premier Kenney does not […]
Read more »UCP Still Missing in Action On Child Care as Federal Government Invest More Funding – AFL
EDMONTON – Alberta workers, families, children, and employers will no doubt benefit from the recent federal government announcement of $72 million for child care in Alberta. This is on top […]
Read more »All Education Workers Need a Seat at the Table – AFL
Below is a joint statement from the Alberta Teachers’ Association, Canadian Union of Public Employees, Unifor and the Alberta Federation of Labour. EDMONTON – Students are now returning to school. […]
Read more »Farm Workers Day: We Must Recommit to the Fight for Farm Worker Rights – AFL
Siobhan Vipond, Secretary Treasurer of the Alberta Federation of Labour released the following statement for Alberta Farm Workers Day 2020 EDMONTON – Each year, August 20 marks Alberta Farm Workers […]
Read more »The UCP is Coming After the Health and Safety Rights of Albertans with Rushed Summer Consultations – AFL
The government is quietly engaged in expedited reviews to undermine both the occupational health and safety, and workers’ compensation systems EDMONTON – This summer, in the midst of an ongoing […]
Read more »The UCP’s Lack of Leadership on Child Care is Leaving Alberta Families in the Lurch – AFL
The government’s new focus on parental subsidies will keep many women out of the workforce and hamper our economic recovery EDMONTON – With September just around the corner many working […]
Read more »Jason Kenney may think he has vanquished unions, but he is about to “reap the whirlwind,” says AFL – AFL
Kenney’s arrogance and his radicalism is uniting Albertans in opposition to his dangerous agenda These are the remarks made by Alberta Federation of Labour president, Gil McGowan, in response to […]
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