Tag: Press Release
AFL Welcomes Government Review Of Workers’ Compensation In Alberta – AFL
Years of neglect by previous governments have undermined WCB system Edmonton – The recently-announced review of Alberta’s Workers’ Compensation Board is long overdue, says the Alberta Federation of Labour. Today, […]
Read more »Essential Services Legislation Strikes Balance Between Workers’ Rights And Public Safety – AFL
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 […]
Read more »Wildrose critics are “simply wrong” when they say the government’s new negotiator is in a conflict-of-interest, says AFL – AFL
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 […]
Read more »Strong public services means strong women – AFL
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 […]
Read more »Government must put the retirement security of Albertans ahead of CFIB fearmongering – AFL
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 […]
Read more »Workers must be heard in TFWP Review – AFL
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 […]
Read more »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 […]
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