Tag: Press Release
AFL urges Calgary city council to show some movement on transit strike
CALGARY – An agreement to end Calgary’s 41-day old transit strike is within reach if city council is willing to show some movement on the key issues of shuttle buses […]
Read more »Solidarity and support for all workers
EDMONTON – The Executive Committee of the Alberta Federation of Labour has agreed to abide by the decisions of Canada’s national labour bodies’ censure of the Alberta Union of Provincial […]
Read more »Federation of Labour marks International Day for the Elimination of Racism
EDMONTON – March 21st, the International Day for the Elimination of Racism, provides a good opportunity for government, employers and labour to conduct a serious assessment of how their actions […]
Read more »“This election is about bread and roses,” says Cormack
EDMONTON – “On March 12th the Conservatives are going to realize how their policies have impacted women in the province. Women are working, and they are voting. This election is […]
Read more »Tories walking into election with “eyes shut and ears closed”
EDMONTON – The Klein Conservatives are walking into the provincial election with their “eyes firmly shut and their ears closed to the real concerns of Albertans,” says the president of […]
Read more »New maternity and parental leave provisions benefit all working parents
EDMONTON – “The changes to the maternity and parental leave provisions in the Employment Standards Act clearly places importance back on Alberta’s families. These changes benefit all working parents,” says […]
Read more »Labour Rally at Edmonton International Airport
The Alberta Federation of Labour is organizing a rally at the Edmonton International Airport today (Thursday, January 25, 2001) from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm. The rally is being called […]
Read more »Audrey Cormack to step down as President of the Alberta Federation of Labour
EDMONTON – Audrey Cormack, President of the Alberta Federation of Labour since 1995, has decided not to seek a fourth term. She leaves after twelve years as a full-time officer […]
Read more »New century brings little comfort to working people, says AFL
Edmonton – The year 2000 won’t be fondly remembered by the working people of Alberta says Audrey Cormack, President of the Alberta Federation of Labour. Although unemployment was down, there […]
Read more »AFL marks Human Rights Day by making commitment to continue fighting intolerance
EDMONTON – In recognition of International Human Rights Day, Les Steel, Secretary Treasurer of the Alberta Federation of Labour, is encouraging Albertans to join labour’s struggle against racism, sexism, bigotry […]
Read more »Labour urges province to reconstruct municipal funding
EDMONTON – In a December 6th meeting with Walter Paszkowski, Minister of Municipal Affairs, a labour delegation led by AFL President Audrey Cormack, Canadian Labour Congress Alberta Representative Mike Desautels, […]
Read more »Cormack views December 6th as a “reminder that we need to resolve to end violence against women”
EDMONTON – The AFL will commemorate December 6th by holding an annual workshop to strategize concrete actions to eliminate violence against women. This year will mark the 11th anniversary of […]
Read more »Review Committee Reports Agree with Workers that WCB System Not Working
The Alberta Federation of Labour (AFL) today responded to the release of two WCB Review Committee Reports by stating that injured workers have been vindicated by the findings. Both reports […]
Read more »Cormack urges Conservatives to “safeguard our most precious resource”
EDMONTON – On a day dedicated to our nation’s children, Audrey Cormack, President of the Alberta Federation of Labour is asking the Klein government, “where is the money in the […]
Read more »Government Taking On A Health and Safety Headache in Swan Hills Plant
EDMONTON – The Alberta Federation of Labour released documents today accessed through the Freedom of Information Act which show that Bovar employees have elevated PCB levels in their blood and […]
Read more »The “Hidden Giveaways” of the Federal Mini-Budget: Corporate Tax Cuts
The hidden secret in yesterday’s pre-election mini-budget by Federal Finance Minister Paul Martin was billions in corporate tax reductions, the AFL points out today. Despite the crowings of the Finance […]
Read more »Cormack urges leaders to embrace the progressive spirit of the “Famous Five”
EDMONTON – Politicians like Ralph Klein and Jean Chretien should dust off their history books tomorrow and learn some valuable lessons from the past, says AFL president Audrey Cormack. Tomorrow […]
Read more »Working Alone Committee Members Issue “Minority Report”
Labour members of the Task Force that recommended new provisions for working alone regulations released a “minority report” today stating the provisions “fall short” in protecting workers. The “Minority Report” […]
Read more »AFL Officers Endorse Pannu for NDP Leadership
The elected officers of the Alberta Federation of Labour today endorsed Strathcona MLA Raj Pannu’s bid for the leadership of the Alberta New Democrats. President Audrey Cormack and Secretary Treasurer […]
Read more »Billion Dollar Corporate Tax Cut Shows Government Priorities
The $1 billion tax cut for corporations announced yesterday by the Alberta government exposes the government’s real priority is giving money back to corporate friends and not investing in essential […]
Read more »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 […]
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