Tag: Press Release

“Government shouldn’t be in the business of helping employers keep wages low,” says AFL EDMONTON – An audit of the Temporary Foreign Worker program (TFWP) reveals that thousands of employers […]

AFL vows to make Fort McMurray by-election a referendum on the TFW Program FORT MCMURRAY – The leader of Alberta’s largest labour organization is urging voters in Fort McMurray-Athabasca to […]

Temporary Foreign Worker program must be ended in a manner that respects the rights of workers EDMONTON – The moratorium on Temporary Foreign Workers (TFWs) in the food service sector […]

Temporary Foreign Worker program must be ended in a manner that respects the rights of workers EDMONTON – The moratorium on Temporary Foreign Workers (TFWs) in the food service sector […]

Government Hearings Provide Opportunity for Discussion of Real Retirement Security EDMONTON – Contentious legislation that could ruin the retirement security of hundreds of thousands of Albertans is off the table […]

AFL calls for action on worker safety during Day of Mourning For Workers Killed or Injured On the Job EDMONTON – Alberta is one of most dangerous places in Canada […]

AFL reveals hundreds of unlawful TFW permits issued by Minister Kenney EDMONTON – Problems with the Temporary Foreign Worker program are not limited to the food service industry. An Alberta […]

AFL reveals hundreds of unlawful TFW permits issued by Minister Kenney EDMONTON – Problems with the Temporary Foreign Worker program are not limited to the food service industry. At a […]

EDMONTON – Despite months of protests, and despite all opposition parties uniting against the proposals, the Government is moving forward on controversial public‐sector pension legislation today. The union leaders representing […]

Tories turning their backs on 120 years of social progress Edmonton – Likely Progressive Conservatives (PC) leadership candidate Thomas Lukaszuk is positioning himself as the proponent of businesses putting 12-year-olds […]

Jobs Minister floats suggestion to increase scope of jobs that 12-year-olds can be hired into Edmonton – Alberta’s largest worker organization is asking the province to take the expansion of […]

Harper Government doesn’t use existing measures to combat abuse Edmonton – The legislation to impose large fines on employers who abuse the Temporary Foreign Worker program is a smokescreen to […]

Exposes bogus rationale for TFW program Edmonton – There is no significant shortage of workers or skills in Canada, according to a new report from the Parliamentary Budget Officer (PBO). […]

Frontline public employees are rallying today at multiple locations throughout Alberta to defend their modest pensions against imposed cuts to their retirement savings unilaterally introduced by the Redford Government. “Nobody […]

Speech by Gil McGowan, AFL President March 20th – Day of Action There are hundreds of people here today – but you’re not alone. As we speak, thousands of public-sector […]

Analysis shows unfunded liability getting smaller by about $1 billion EDMONTON – Alberta’s public-sector pension plans are getting healthier, despite what Finance Minister Doug Horner claims. Analysis by independent actuarial […]

New analysis reveals truth about Alberta’s shrinking pension liability EDMONTON – The unfunded liability of Alberta’s public-sector pension plans is already a billion dollars smaller than Finance Minister Doug Horner […]

Government puts itself on “collision course” with workers Edmonton – Today’s provincial budget is a flawed document designed around false economies and myths about public-sector workers. During his budget speech, […]

U of T study busts myth that public-sector wages out-of-line with the private sector Edmonton – Alberta’s public-sector workers are paid, on average, the same as their private-sector counterparts, according […]

Rally at the Leg to defend pensions The Redford Government has proposed costly and irresponsible changes to your pension plan. Make your voice heard on the first day of the […]

More public service cuts coming, says Alberta Federation of Labour Edmonton – AFL President Gil McGowan said the Speech from the Throne is a blueprint for a rehash of Redford’s […]

EDMONTON – Alberta Premier Alison Redford was named the winner of a “Political Academy Award” this afternoon for her remarkable promise-breaking performance persuading so many Albertans she would fight to […]

What: “Oscar” ceremony for political performances at public employees’ rally When: 2 p.m., Sunday, March 2, 2014 Where: Churchill Square, downtown Edmonton Why: To award the “Political Academy Award” for […]

RALLY FOR RETIREMENT FAIRNESS2:00 PM, SUNDAY, MARCH 2FIGHT FOR THE PENSION YOU PAID FOR! The Redford government is trying to dictate pension plan changes without negotiation. If this goes ahead, […]