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International survey criticizes Alberta labour laws
EDMONTON – The Brussels-based International Confederation of Free Trade Unions (ICFTU) was critical of Alberta labour laws in its annual global survey of labour rights released today. “The ICTFU survey […]
Read more »Federation preparing to launch new phase of Worker Literacy Project
The Alberta Federation of Labour is set to undertake a new phase of their Worker Literacy Project. Cormack, President of the AFL resolves that “we will continue training workplace literacy […]
Read more »AFL predicts showdown over labour laws
Unions and workers across Alberta should brace themselves for a fight because next year will probably be Ralph Klein’s “year of retribution” against organized labour, says Audrey Cormack, president of […]
Read more »“Wearfair” rallies target sporting good outlets in Edmonton and Calgary
Activists concerned about sweatshop labour will stage rallies outside two popular sporting goods shops in Edmonton and Calgary over the weekend. Both rallies will be held on Saturday, August 26 […]
Read more »AFL Asks, “Where are the New Working Alone Regulations?”
The Alberta Federation of Labour is asking why Human Resources Minister Clint Dunford is holding back approval of the new working alone regulation and handbook, when it has been complete […]
Read more »Death of teen worker may be directly related to lax enforcement of health and safety rules
EDMONTON – Alarm bells should be ringing in the provincial labour department now that it has been revealed that there may have been no guardrails on the roof where a […]
Read more »Workplace deaths are the “tragic and predictable result” of under-funding and lack of political will, says AFL
EDMONTON – The Alberta government is not doing nearly enough to promote and enforce adequate health and safety standards on work sites across the province, says the Secretary Treasurer of […]
Read more »AFL calls for release of Leonard Peltier
AFL President Audrey Cormack is calling on activists to lobby the Federal Justice Minister, Anne McLellan to demand Leonard Peltier’s release. A rally in support of clemency for the American […]
Read more »LRB Decision is “Victory for Free Expression” says AFL
Yesterday’s decision by the Labour Relations Board (LRB) to strike down the section of the Labour Relations Code banning secondary picketing is an important victory for workers and for freedom […]
Read more »Thousands of Albertans are still being denied basic workplace rights
EDMONTON – The changes to Alberta’s Employment Standards regulations announced yesterday prove that the Klein government is more interested in catering to the whims of employers than protecting the rights […]
Read more »Government is sadly mistaken if it thinks unions can be fined into submission
EDMONTON – The Alberta government and the Provincial Health Authorities of Alberta (PHAA) are sadly mistaken if they think large fines will stop unions from doing what’s necessary to protect […]
Read more »Tories are “reaping what they have sown” with health care strike
EDMONTON – The strike that is currently crippling hospitals across the province is a clear example of the provincial government “reaping what it has sown,” says the president of Alberta’s […]
Read more »AUPE dispute proves that Alberta labour laws are deeply flawed
EDMONTON – There are many lessons to be learned from the two-day strike that crippled hospitals across the province earlier this week – but the most important one is that […]
Read more »WCB President Received 39% Pay Increase in 1999, AFL Highlights
The Alberta Federation of Labour revealed today that WCB President and CEO Mary Cameron received a 39% pay increase in 1999. Also, WCB sources inform the AFL that the Board […]
Read more »Day of Mourning Is a Day to Remember and Make Change Happen
Friday April 28 will mark the 5th International Day of Mourning. Commemorated around the world, the Day of Mourning highlights the loss of thousands of workers every year to fatal […]
Read more »Double the Workplace Deaths, Half the Government Funding
On the eve of the 5th International Day of Mourning, the Alberta Federation of Labour released calculations showing that government funding for Occupational Health and Safety enforcement is a fraction […]
Read more »City Hall Ceremony Highlights Day of Mourning
Friday, April 28 will mark the fifth International Day of Mourning. Begun in Canada in the mid-1980s, the Day of Mourning is a day to remember those people killed at […]
Read more »AFL Calls for Boycott of Molson, Labatt in Northern Alberta
The Alberta Federation of Labour is endorsing a boycott of Molson and Labatt products for the duration of the labour dispute at Brewers Distributors Limited (BDL) in Edmonton. The AFL […]
Read more »Action needed now to eliminate racism
EDMONTON – On the eve of the International Day for the Elimination of Racism, the president of Alberta’s largest labour organization is calling on leaders from government, business and labour […]
Read more »Tory marriage law sends “clear message of intolerance,” says AFL
EDMONTON – The Alberta government’s new marriage law sends a clear message of intolerance against gays and lesbians, says the president of Alberta’s largest labour organization. Audrey Cormack, president of […]
Read more »AFL President to meet with Alan Rock to urge Action on Bill 11
EDMONTON – Alberta Federation of Labour President Audrey Cormack will be taking the fight against the Klein government’s Private Hospitals Bill to Ottawa on Tuesday, March 7th. Cormack has a […]
Read more »Government Will Pay Price for Private Hospital Bill, Says AFL
The Klein government will pay a big price from Albertans if it continues with its private health care bill, introduced in the Legislature today, says Audrey Cormack, President of the […]
Read more »Federal government ignores promises on health care and children
EDMONTON – The federal government has squandered an historic opportunity to restore the health of Canada’s Medicare system and build new programs to help Canadian families in the 21st century, […]
Read more »AFL president available for comment on Federal budget
EDMONTON – Audrey Cormack, president of the Alberta Federation of Labour, will be available to answer questions from the media immediately following the release of the federal budget later today. […]
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