Tag: young workers
Death of 15-year old Worker in Drumheller Tragic Reminder of Alberta’s Unsafe Work Laws
Alberta remains one of the most dangerous places in Canada to work, especially for young workers: AFL Edmonton – The Alberta Federation of Labour is responding to Saturday’s death of […]
Read more »Safety blitz focuses on young workers
Alberta’s employment minister says safety inspectors are fanning out across the province for a month-long safety sweep focused on inexperienced employees and the places they work. Speaking at Bumpy’s Cafe […]
Read more »Be aware of boss: Province launches ad
Just because students across Alberta will soon be moving from classrooms for jobsites, doesn’t mean the learning should stop, according to the province – while the Alberta Federation of Labour […]
Read more »12-Year Olds Can Now Work in Bars
The Alberta Federation of Labour has learned the Alberta Gaming and Liquor Commission (AGLC) has altered its policy regarding the hiring of minors to work in bars and lounges. Effectively […]
Read more »12-Year Olds in Restaurants Rules Changed to Satisfy Big Donor to Conservatives
When the Alberta government changed employment standards rules governing 12-year olds working in restaurants last year, one of the big mysteries was “why”. That question was answered today, when an […]
Read more »FOIP Request Shows Employers Flaunting New Rules Allowing 12-year olds in Restaurants
EDMONTON-Nine months into new rules allowing restaurants to hire 12 and 13 year olds it is clear they are failing to protect young workers says the Alberta Federation of Labour […]
Read more »Restaurant industry consulted, public ignored in drafting of 12-year-olds at work policy
[Edmonton] The Alberta Federation of Labour (AFL) today released documents it received through a FOIP request that show the Alberta government actively involved only the Alberta Restaurant and Foodservices Association […]
Read more »Labour demands meaningful penalties for midway company
The Alberta Federation of Labour is demanding the government do more than simply give Canadian Midway Co a warning for employment law violations at Edmonton’s Klondike Days and the Calgary […]
Read more »Workplace death of boy illustrates dangers for kids in adult jobs
EDMONTON-The death of a 14-year boy working with heavy equipment at the Reynolds Auto and Aircraft Museum in Wetaskiwin is a tragedy that illustrates why children should not be allowed […]
Read more »12-Year Olds Working in Restaurants – Child Labour as the Alberta Advantage?
EDMONTON – As of June 3, 2005, Alberta employers can now legally hire 12, 13 and 14-year olds to work in restaurants, the Alberta Federation of Labour revealed today. In […]
Read more »Workers of Tomorrow: Promise and Problem of Young Workers and Unions (2003)
Workers of Tomorrow: The Promise and Problem of Young Workers and Unions (May 2003) Policy paper adopted on 43rd Convention, May 1 – 4, 2003
Read more »How Many Worker Deaths Are Too Many?
The tragic wave of workers killed on the job in the past six days is a marker that the Alberta government is not doing enough to protect worker safety, says […]
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