Right-wing budget proposals would worsen AB’s recession – AFL

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 […]

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Whistleblower protection must cover private sector – AFL

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 […]

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Let’s treat late-night workers like they matter – AFL

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 […]

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AFL calls on PM to fix the gaps in Alberta’s EI system – AFL

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 […]

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AFL Releases Royalty Research – AFL

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 […]

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DATE CHANGE: Labour Federation Releases Royalty Research – AFL

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 […]

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Labour Federation Releases Royalty Research – AFL

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 […]

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Working retail in the middle of the night needs to be treated as a workplace risk – AFL

Killings of two convenience store workers prompts call for action on late night workplace safety Edmonton – The killings of two workers in south Edmonton last night are a grim […]

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Inequality a root cause of negative anti-women attitudes that lead to violence – AFL

Inequality a root cause of negative anti-women attitudes that lead to violence On 26th Anniversary of Montreal massacre AFL reaffirms commitment to ending violence against women Edmonton – December 6 […]

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Workers mourn agricultural fatalities – AFL

Workers mourn agricultural fatalities Labour representatives commemorate 112 needless deaths since 2009 Edmonton – Labour activists from all over Alberta, and from all sectors of the economy will commemorate the […]

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Bill 6 Is About Workers – AFL

Bill 6 Is About Workers “Debate over workplace law neglects those at the heart of the issue” Edmonton — “This debate should be about a group of workers who have […]

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AFL applauds inclusion of Alberta’s agricultural sector in workplace laws – AFL

“The inclusion of agricultural workers in Alberta’s workplace laws is a victory for all workers” Edmonton – Alberta’s largest labour organization is celebrating the comprehensive inclusion of agricultural workers and […]

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TPP erodes labour rights – AFL

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 […]

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Notley makes best of bad situation – AFL

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 […]

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AFL congratulates new government – AFL

Canadians rejected Harper’s divisive anti-union anti-Canadian wedge politics Edmonton – The Alberta Federation of Labour offers its congratulations to Canada’s Prime Minister elect Justin Trudeau. The leaders of Alberta’s largest […]

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Statement from the AFL about the Premier’s Advisory Committee on the Economy – AFL

Edmonton – The Alberta Federation of Labour is pleased and proud that Siobhán Vipond, secretary treasurer and acting president, has been named to the Premier’s Advisory Committee on the Economy. […]

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Temporary Foreign Worker Program Approvals Based on Shoddy Data – AFL

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) […]

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Province Must Crack Down On Wage Theft – AFL

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 […]

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Minimum Wage Increase Long Overdue – AFL

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 […]

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Majority of Edmontonians Want Harper Gone … But They May Get Him Anyway – AFL

Riding-by-riding poll conducted by major national polling firm paints grim picture for majority of Edmontonians who want a change of government Edmonton – Polling conducted last week by a major […]

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Workers Must Lift The Silence On Suicide – AFL

Workers Must Lift The Silence On Suicide Colleagues, employers, and work friends all have a role in suicide prevention Edmonton – Suicide prevention is a workplace issue. Across Alberta, more […]

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Report vindicates Albertans who rallied against Redford’s attack on public sector pensions – AFL

Report vindicates Albertans who rallied against Redford’s attack on public sector pensions

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Vast majority of Albertans support workplace protections for agricultural workers – AFL

Despite years of promises, agricultural workers still excluded from provincial health and safety legislation

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