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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...
October 01, 2018 11:24 ET | Source: Alberta Federation of Labour

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

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...
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...
June 09, 2018 09:00 ET | Source: Alberta Federation of Labour

At Edmonton Pride Parade, Alberta Federation of Labour asks: Which side are you on?

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...
June 01, 2018 13:25 ET | Source: Alberta Federation of Labour

New workplace rules will empower workers and save lives

EDMONTON, Alberta, June 01, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, changes to Alberta’s Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) system will come into effect, saving the lives of countless workers in Alberta,...
May 11, 2018 11:58 ET | Source: Alberta Federation of Labour

This Mothers’ Day it’s time for Alberta to commit to a Fair Start for Families

EDMONTON, Alberta, May 11, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- This Sunday, on Mothers’ Day, Fair Start Alberta will officially launch the third phase of their campaign: Fair Start for Families. Alberta’s...
May 05, 2018 12:08 ET | Source: Alberta Federation of Labour

Media Advisory-Today: AFL to launch new campaign demanding answers from politicians about their plan to navigate the unfolding energy transformation

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...
May 03, 2018 10:31 ET | Source: Alberta Federation of Labour

Former US Secretary of Labour, Best Selling Author, and Popular Media Personality Robert Reich Visits Calgary

CALGARY, Alberta, May 03, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Robert Reich will be in Calgary this Friday to speak to nearly 1,000 Albertans about inequality, capitalism, and economics, exposing the failures...