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Gil McGowan's Response to UCP policy re Political Action Committees
February 14, 2019 16:03 ET | Alberta Federation of Labour
EDMONTON, Alberta, Feb. 14, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Alberta Federation of Labour President Gil McGowan will be available to comment on the UCP policy platform to prohibit groups affiliated with...
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Calgary Chamber releases Alberta election platform recommendations
January 24, 2019 13:25 ET | Calgary Chamber of Commerce
Calgary, Alberta, Jan. 24, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Adopting business-forward policies that drive market growth, certainty and investor confidence will enable Alberta communities and households to...
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Government decision banning mandatory high heels in the workplace is great news for workers
November 30, 2018 17:55 ET | Alberta Federation of Labour
EDMONTON, Alberta, Nov. 30, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Alberta Federation of Labour applauds government action to ensure worker safety. The Alberta Federation of Labour is pleased to see the...
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With Jason Kenney as premier Albertans would get lower wages and fewer rights
October 15, 2018 17:17 ET | Alberta Federation of Labour
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. ...
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AFL Asks: Will Jason Kenney follow the lead of his friend Doug Ford by rolling back rights for working Albertans?
October 04, 2018 15:39 ET | Alberta Federation of Labour
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...
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Move to $15 minimum wage will increase wage costs for employers by a paltry .6% of total wage costs, small price to pay for big benefits, concludes AFL study
October 01, 2018 11:24 ET | Alberta Federation of Labour
EDMONTON, Alberta, Oct. 01, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A new study based on Statistics’ Canada Labour Force Survey provides fresh evidence that Alberta’s move to a $15 minimum wage is both good for...
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At Edmonton Pride Parade, Alberta Federation of Labour asks: Which side are you on?
June 09, 2018 09:00 ET | Alberta Federation of Labour
EDMONTON, Alberta, June 09, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As Edmonton hosts its annual Pride Parade, Alberta’s largest worker advocacy organization will be comparing the LGBTQ+ legislative records of...
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Media Advisory-Today: AFL to launch new campaign demanding answers from politicians about their plan to navigate the unfolding energy transformation
May 05, 2018 12:08 ET | Alberta Federation of Labour
CALGARY, Alberta, May 05, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, the AFL will be launching a new campaign that will make Alberta’s economic future a central issue in the upcoming election. Alberta...
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Workers Left Out of Bilateral Child Care Agreement
December 20, 2017 13:24 ET | Alberta Federation of Labour
EDMONTON, Alberta, Dec. 20, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Following the announcements of details for the bilateral agreement to expand Alberta’s Early Learning and Child Care Centres and increase child...
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Worker Organization Urges Kenney to Fire Nixon Over his Role in Sexual Harassment Case
December 12, 2017 17:30 ET | Alberta Federation of Labour
EDMONTON, Alberta, Dec. 12, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Alberta’s largest worker advocacy organization has joined the chorus of people calling on UCP leader Jason Kenney to fire his house leader, Jason...