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Right to strike restored to many public-sector workers after having been unjustly denied for decades Edmonton – Alberta’s new essential services legislation strikes a reasonable and constructive balance between the […]

Statement from Alberta Federation of Labour president Gil McGowan: Edmonton – “The Wildrose Opposition’s comments on the appointment of Kevin Davediuk as the Alberta government’s Chief Advisor on Negotiations are […]

Supporting public services in economic downturn a priority for women on IWD Edmonton – Support for public services is essential in the battle to advance the rights of women, says […]

News AFL exposes risks of right-wing budget proposals Edmonton – The Alberta Federation of Labour released an independent economic analysis showing that the kind of austerity measures favoured by the […]

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Expansion of the Canada Pension Plan is the most efficient and effective way to ensure the financial security of Albertans in their old age Edmonton – The Government of Alberta […]

Canadians cannot allow business lobbyists to dominate discussion of guest-worker program Edmonton – The Federal Government must listen to working Canadians, not just employers when they review the Temporary Foreign […]

Independent analysis shows that attempts to balance the budget too quickly would dramatically magnify job losses Edmonton – The Alberta Federation of Labour has released an independent economic analysis showing […]

Independent analysis shows that attempts to balance the budget too quickly would dramatically magnify job losses Edmonton – The Alberta Federation of Labour is releasing an independent analysis showing the […]

Workers should feel safe coming forward about wrongdoing — regardless of who their employer is Edmonton – Whistleblower protection in Alberta should be extended to all workers regardless of whether […]

The province can’t delay working alone legislation Edmonton – An attack on an Edmonton convenience store employee early this morning has renewed calls for safety legislation for late-night workers. Early […]

Putting money in the pockets of unemployed Albertans is the most powerful economic stimulus. Edmonton – Alberta’s largest worker advocacy organization is calling on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to broaden […]

Edmonton – The Alberta Federation of Labour’s work has been driven by one crucial message: Albertans are the owners of Alberta’s plentiful non-renewable resources and therefore deserve a fair royalty […]

URGENT MEDIA ADVISORY For Immediate Release: Tuesday, January 26, 2016 When: 1:00 p.m. PLEASE NOTE: This date has been changed from a previous advisory. Monday, February 1, 2016 Where: Amber […]

News Workers being heard in government consultations Edmonton – The Alberta Federation of Labour has been an active participant in public consultations the government is conducting on issues as varied […]

Media Advisory for Immediate Release Friday, January 22, 2016 When: 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 27, 2016 Where: Amber B room Matrix Hotel 10640 – 100 Ave. NW Edmonton Who: AFL […]

News Majority of Edmontonians want Harper gone Edmonton – The Alberta Federation of Labour has conducted riding-by-riding polling in key battlegrounds throughout Alberta – most of which were in Edmonton. […]

News Poll indicates AFL president would win Edmonton Centre for NDP Edmonton – Alberta Federation of Labour president Gil McGowan would win the riding of Edmonton Centre in the upcoming […]

News AFL urges bold action on Minimum Wage Edmonton — The province’s largest labour organization is urging the government to take bold action in helping the province’s lowest-paid workers. Despite […]

Deal bad for Canadian workers, great for foreign corporate giants Edmonton – The Trans-Pacific Partnership will erode the labour rights of Canadian workers. The trade deal, whose full text was […]

Budget will help Alberta recover from slump Edmonton – Albertans are receiving good government in trying economic times. The Alberta Federation of Labour praised the provincial budget tabled today, noting […]

Outdated, Inaccurate and Biased Wage Info Allows Businesses to Drive Down Canadian Wages Edmonton – The wage data used by government officials to determine which Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) […]

Business Owner Caught on Camera Threatening to Garnish Tips Edmonton – The province must be prepared to act quickly to crack down on bosses who steal their employees’ wages. After […]

Low-Wage Businesses Need to Calm Down and Stop Fearmongering Edmonton – Alberta’s business lobby should calm down about tomorrow’s increase to the minimum wage. As of tomorrow, Alberta’s lowest-paid workers […]