Tag: Workers’ Rights
Working Albertans lose big with Kenney’s Bills 2 and 3 – AFL
Alberta moves to the back of the pack (again) when it comes to workplace rights and protections EDMONTON – The Kenney government’s Bill 2 and proposed Bill 3 are bad […]
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 »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 »AFL applauds inclusion of Alberta’s agricultural sector in workplace laws – AFL
“The inclusion of agricultural workers in Alberta’s workplace laws is a victory for all workers” Edmonton – Alberta’s largest labour organization is celebrating the comprehensive inclusion of agricultural workers and […]
Read more »Court of Queen’s Bench throws out large sections of Alberta’s labour law
Government given one year to fix labour legislation that violates constitution Edmonton –Alberta laws that interfere with the right of public-sector workers to go on strike violate the Canadian Charter […]
Read more »Prentice budget cuts will deepen recession
Reckless PC spending cuts will make oil downturn worse for Albertans Edmonton – The nine per cent budget cuts proposed by finance minister Robin Campbell and Premier Jim Prentice will […]
Read more »Election forum puts Temporary Foreign Worker program in the spotlight
AFL to help inform voters about differences between candidates stance on controversial guest-worker program FORT MCURRAY–Fort McMurray-Athabasca voters will examine the Temporary Foreign Worker program at a forum on Monday, […]
Read more »Website now ranks Alberta employers on workplace safety
Labour leaders are giving rare praise to the Alberta government for a revamped website that allows people to find out which employers have the highest number of workplace deaths and […]
Read more »MEDIA ADVISORY: Government allows thousands of employers to underpay TFWs
“Government shouldn’t be in the business of helping employers keep wages low,” says AFL EDMONTON – An audit of the Temporary Foreign Worker program reveals that thousands of employers are […]
Read more »Government allows thousands of employers to underpay TFWs
“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 […]
Read more »2014 TFWP – Report on Approvals at Minimum Wage_2014May26
2014 TFWP – Report on Approvals at Minimum Wage_2014May26
Read more »Advisory: Problems with TFW program extend beyond food services
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 […]
Read more »2014 Executive Summary AFL Submision on Employment Standards Review
2014 Executive Summary AFL Submision on Employment Standards Review
Read more »AFL Sounds Alarm on Expansion of Child Labour
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 […]
Read more »Action Alert: Rally for Retirement Fairness on March 2
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, […]
Read more »Company promises to hire Canadians after being caught using TFWs to replace domestic iron workers
TFWs will be moved to another project, but it remains unclear if fired Canadians will get their jobs back Edmonton – The company involved in a TFW scandal on Imperial […]
Read more »The two faces of Premier Redford
Generosity for an overpaid inner circle while freezing workers’ wages Edmonton – Premier Alison Redford offered a fierce — and disingenuous — defense of high salaries for her inner circle […]
Read more »December 2013: Anti-worker Bills 45 and 46-FAQs, fact sheets, news releases; Labour leaders stand up for retirement income; did you know-facts on retirement income, AFL Open House
Urgent Action Alberta Federation of Labour Open House On Tuesday, February 11, the Alberta Federation of Labour invites you to attend our annual open house. The open house, which is […]
Read more »AFL calls for Albertans to stand up to the Bully
Labour leaders confront anti-democratic legislation with advertising and legal challenges Edmonton – Workers in Alberta need to stand up to Alison Redford’s bullying tactics says the province’s largest labour advocacy […]
Read more »URGENT ACTION ALERT-UPDATE: Fill the Legislature Gallery in opposition to Bill 45 and 46!
Action Request: Fill the Legislature Gallery in opposition to Bill 45 and 46! When: TONIGHT Wednesday, December 4, 2013 7:30 p.m. *Seating provided on a first-come, first-serve basis Where: Alberta […]
Read more »Unions urge Redford to suspend debate on Bills 45 and 46 to avoid a “generation of poisoned labour relations”
AFL and unions next in line for bargaining say a task force on public-sector labour relations is needed to rebuild trust Edmonton – The leaders of the Alberta Federation of […]
Read more »2013 Ltr to Redford_Bills 45 and 46 from union leaders
Ltr to Redford_Bills 45 and 46 from union leaders_2013Dec 04
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