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June 13, 2019 17:20 ET | Source: Alberta Federation of Labour

Alberta unions unite against UCP “bully bill” aimed at breaking legally-binding contracts

EDMONTON, Alberta, June 13, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Alberta labour leaders will present a united front today as they gather at the legislature to protest what they describe as the UCP’s latest...
June 13, 2019 14:03 ET | Source: Alberta Federation of Labour

Media Advisory: Alberta labour leaders respond to UCP government’s Public Sector Wage Arbitration Deferral Act today

EDMONTON, Alberta, June 13, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The leaders of Alberta’s largest unions will be at the legislature today to comment on the Public Sector Wage Arbitration Deferral Act. The...
April 08, 2019 13:24 ET | Source: Alberta Federation of Labour

AFL Releases Report on Employment impact of UCP and NDP fiscal platforms; AFL Believes UCP plan will lead to 60,000 lost jobs over four years

EDMONTON, Alberta, April 08, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Alberta Federation of Labour commissioned economist Hugh Mackenzie to provide an analysis of UCP and NDP platforms, with a special focus on...
April 02, 2019 18:27 ET | Source: Alberta Federation of Labour

Ontario just passed a law undermining overtime rights: If Kenney wins the election, Alberta will follow suit

EDMONTON, Alberta, April 02, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Jason Kenney has been trying to reassure working Albertans that his party’s plan to change the system for calculating overtime pay is no big...
March 15, 2019 17:50 ET | Source: Alberta Federation of Labour

The real Jason Kenney has stepped forward: And working Albertans should be worried

CALGARY, Alberta, March 15, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Jason Kenney’s proposed “Open for Business Act” should really be called the “I’m Delivering Anti-Worker Rules for My Rich Friends and Donors...
March 11, 2019 16:07 ET | Source: Alberta Federation of Labour

Media Advisory: Alberta labour’s 12-point plan for our future

EDMONTON, Alberta, March 11, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On Wednesday, Mar. 13, 2019, the Alberta Federation of Labour will unveil the Alberta labour movement’s 12-point plan for the future of Alberta...
October 15, 2018 17:17 ET | Source: Alberta Federation of Labour

With Jason Kenney as premier Albertans would get lower wages and fewer rights

Kenney pledged to business audience to roll back rights and protections at work; eliminate health and safety protections; and implement massive cuts to public services. All without consultation. ...
October 04, 2018 15:39 ET | Source: Alberta Federation of Labour

AFL Asks: Will Jason Kenney follow the lead of his friend Doug Ford by rolling back rights for working Albertans?

EDMONTON, Alberta, Oct. 04, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As Jason Kenney cozies up to Doug Ford at a joint rally in Calgary, the Alberta Federation of Labour is encouraging working Albertans to take a...
June 27, 2018 17:06 ET | Source: Alberta Federation of Labour

Alberta’s largest worker advocacy organization applauds government action on Farm and Ranch worker health and safety

EDMONTON, Alberta, June 27, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Alberta’s largest worker advocacy organization applauds the government for taking action to protect agricultural workers under today’s announced...
June 15, 2018 10:00 ET | Source: Alberta Federation of Labour

Labour Leaders host free Father’s Day community BBQs across province to talk about early childhood education and care

EDMONTON, Alberta, June 15, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- This Sunday, on Father’s Day, Fair Start Alberta will host free community BBQs in Edmonton, Calgary, Red Deer, Lethbridge, and Fort McMurray to...