2005 December Speaking Notes AFL All-union Meeting to discuss FOIP Revelations about the Labour Relations Board

Gil McGowan, President of the Alberta Federation of Labour, December 2, 2005 Two-and-a-half years ago, the Alberta government made some sweeping changes to the labour laws covering health care workers […]

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2005 October Speaking Notes Alberta Congress Board

Gil McGowan, President of the Alberta Federation of Labour, October 28, 2005 Hello and welcome. As many of you know, my name is Gil McGowan, and I’m president of the […]

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2005 March Speech Rally in Support of Finning Workers

Kerry Barrett, President of the Alberta Federation of Labour, March 2005 We’re here today because you’re company – that company right there – is turning its back on you. Some […]

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Dues Suspension Decision Slap In Face To Alberta Workers

The Alberta Federation of Labour responded to the Labour Relations Board decision today to suspend the collection of dues for AUPE health care workers for a two month period by […]

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LRB decision proves that Alberta labour laws are seriously flawed

EDMONTON – The decision to prohibit Alberta nurses from holding a vote on the latest contract offer from their employers proves that Alberta’s labour laws are seriously flawed, says the […]

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Labour Minister Betrays Selection Committee

The Alberta Federation of Labour (AFL) accused the Minister of Labour today of misleading the public in his announcement of the Labour Relations Board (LRB) appointments. In his announcement yesterday […]

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