At Edmonton Pride Parade, Alberta Federation of Labour asks: Which side are you on?
June 09, 2018 09:00 ET
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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...
New workplace rules will empower workers and save lives
June 01, 2018 13:25 ET
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Alberta Federation of Labour
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,...
This Mothers’ Day it’s time for Alberta to commit to a Fair Start for Families
May 11, 2018 11:58 ET
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Alberta Federation of Labour
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...
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
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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...
Former US Secretary of Labour, Best Selling Author, and Popular Media Personality Robert Reich Visits Calgary
May 03, 2018 10:31 ET
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Alberta Federation of Labour
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...
AFL to launch new campaign focused on Alberta’s economic future, while UCP gathers to look to the past
May 02, 2018 16:46 ET
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Alberta Federation of Labour
CALGARY, Alberta, May 02, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- This weekend, the AFL will be launching a new campaign that focuses on Alberta’s economic future. Alberta Federation of Labour President Gil...
Hope on this year’s Day of Mourning: The Government of Alberta made workplaces safer in 2018
April 27, 2018 14:21 ET
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Alberta Federation of Labour
With new policies and joint workplace health and safety committees, Alberta workers see a safer future as they mourn for past losses EDMONTON, Alberta, April 27, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As...
REPORT: Budget 2018 needs to address the elephant in the room
March 21, 2018 15:08 ET
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Alberta Federation of Labour
EDMONTON, Alberta, March 21, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- With global oil prices staying “lower for longer,” Alberta’s 2018 budget must fix the revenue hole that has loomed since Ralph Klein’s reckless...
Alberta Women still behind on International Women’s Day
March 08, 2018 13:27 ET
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Alberta Federation of Labour
EDMONTON, Alberta, March 08, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Despite recent strides in gender equality, more must be done to address Alberta’s 60-cents-on-the-dollar pay gap – the highest pay gap in the...
Workers Left Out of Bilateral Child Care Agreement
December 20, 2017 13:24 ET
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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...