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Right-wing budget proposals would worsen Alberta’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 has released an independent economic analysis showing […]
Read more »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 […]
Read more »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 […]
Read more »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 […]
Read more »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 […]
Read more »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 […]
Read more »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 […]
Read more »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 […]
Read more »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 […]
Read more »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 […]
Read more »Workplaces key in mental health – AFL
AFL urges workplace focus in government’s mental health care review Edmonton – Alberta’s workplaces have a key role in improving mental health care in the province. In a submission to […]
Read more »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 […]
Read more »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 […]
Read more »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. […]
Read more »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) […]
Read more »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 […]
Read more »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 […]
Read more »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 […]
Read more »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 […]
Read more »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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Fort McMurray Airport’s TFW Plan Doesn’t Fly with Voters – AFL
Poll released in advance of Airport Board meeting shows Wood Buffalo residents want outsourcing plan grounded
Read more »Norway’s Top Oil Man Urges Canadians To Think Like Owners – AFL
Former Director of Norwegian Petroleum Directorate Rolf Wiborg Addresses AFL Convention
Read more »Excitement is running high as union leaders and activists gather in Calgary before an election that could transform Alberta – AFL
Excitement is running high as union leaders and activists gather in Calgary
Read more »Election law muzzles advocacy campaign website that calls for corporate tax increases
Better Way Alberta campaign site will be shuttered to comply with law that ‘undermines free speech’ Edmonton – The Alberta Federation of Labour will be forced to shut down its […]
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