… service cuts that hurt those with the lowest incomes most. Alberta inspires, Newfoundland does not. To be fair, Alberta goes into this crisis in oil prices economically … invest in the people of its province – knowing that putting Albertans to work will not only create jobs, but get the …
… Main Image Image The Honourable Danielle Smith Premier of Alberta Dear Premier Smith, Subject: Supporting Strong News and Print Industries in Alberta / Saskatchewan / Manitoba I write to you today on a … and local news is of great benefit to the province of Alberta, we urge your government to follow Ontario and many …
… the country. Guest speaker Gil McGowan, President of the Alberta Federation of Labour, spoke about the recent Alberta election, the labour movement’s response to the … that puts workers at the centre.” The Council selected the Alberta Children’s Hospital Foundation as the recipient of …
… the second in a series of factsheets about the dangerous Alberta Bill 47 introduced last month. READ THE FULL NEWS … the second in a series of factsheets about the dangerous Alberta Bill 47 introduced last month. READ THE FULL NEWS …
… 9, 2017 Fort McMurray—One of the most important unions in Alberta’s Oilsands celebrated its 50th anniversary last … 4,000 workers at Suncor’s extraction facilities in northern Alberta. For many years the local has been a leading voice … companies must maintain. “Royalties and good jobs are what Albertans get in exchange for giving over our oil to energy …
… Share Premier Jason Kenney tabled yet another attack on Alberta’s workers on November 5 through sweeping changes to … HERE … Premier Jason Kenney tabled yet another attack on Alberta’s workers on November 5 through sweeping changes to …
… will damage education and the economy March 26, 2020 Share Alberta Premier Jason Kenney must reverse education cuts … and an already fragile economy, says Unifor. Read more … Alberta Premier Jason Kenney must reverse education cuts …
… the stand-out battles in the west is the resistance to the Alberta government’s unprecedented so-called “right to work” … bargaining rights, to workplace health and safety, laws in Alberta are being tilted against workers and making … employers more powerful than ever,” he said. “Bill 32 in Alberta is the biggest legislative attack on workers that …
… available across the country and for the provinces of Alberta and Quebec to commit to dedicating any federal funds … available across the country and for the provinces of Alberta and Quebec to commit to dedicating any federal funds …
… he was seeking to avoid as much media scrutiny as possible, Alberta Premier Jason Kenney’s government emailed school … education assistants and other support staff that help make Alberta’s schools high-quality. The effect of widespread … be an emotionally confusing and difficult time. Stripping Alberta’s education system of thousands of education support …
… labour attack May 27, 2019 Share Main Image Image EDMONTON—Alberta’s most vulnerable workers will have fewer rights if … Unifor’s National President. “Bill 2 was designed to keep Alberta’s most vulnerable workers low-wage and powerless.” … Ian Boyko at 778-903-6549 (cell) or @email … EDMONTON—Alberta’s most vulnerable workers will have fewer rights if …
… a deal that reflects the important contribution made by its Alberta workers," said Unifor Local 21-A President Mike … in Edmonton . A conversion site is located in Westlock, Alberta . Unifor is Canada's largest union in the private … a deal that reflects the important contribution made by its Alberta workers," said Unifor Local 21-A President Mike …
… to benefit his wealthiest corporate donors.” While working Albertans slept last night, the UCP government used rare … Regional Director. “Trump’s labour laws have no place in Alberta.” Unifor is encouraging all workers, union or not, … the broader fight-back strategy, Unifor is working with the Alberta Federation of Labour on a legal challenge to Bill …
… domestic content at all stages of the energy value chain. Alberta Federation of Labour President Gil McGowan, who has … another panelist, said that while traditionally most of Alberta’s bitumen has been refined in the province, the … will soon be less than half. “It is critical … that Albertans have these conversations to ensure that the …
… but the party’s policies are still a disaster for working Albertans, says Unifor. “Alberta’s workers want good jobs and strong public services. … and becomes leader, nothing will fundamentally change for Albertans.” The entire UCP caucus enthusiastically supported …
… Jason Kenney goes after Albertans’ overtime February 3, 2021 Share Main Image Image Unifor is sounding the alarm over Alberta Bill 32’s impact on overtime and time-off payments. … Passed in 2020, Bill 32, the so-called Restoring balance in Alberta’s workplaces Act , takes aim at workers’ basic …
… in workers instead of further padding corporate profits. “Alberta’s workers are looking for leadership, and instead, … cut it,” said Jerry Dias, Unifor National President. “While Albertans are supporting one another, the least he can do is recognize that this crisis is the time to invest in Albertans, not funnel more profit off of workers’ backs into …
… Image Premier Jason Kenney tabled yet another attack on Alberta’s workers on November 5 through sweeping changes to … risks and less bargaining power. If this bill passes, Alberta’s workers will have even fewer rights under the … … Premier Jason Kenney tabled yet another attack on Alberta’s workers on November 5 through sweeping changes to …
… the role that natural resources play in all aspects of Alberta's government and economy, it is critical, especially in the midst of a provincial election, that Albertans have these conversations to ensure that the … Rd NW, Edmonton WHO : Siobhan Vipond , Secretary-Treasurer, Alberta Federation of Labour (Chair); Ricardo Acuna , …
… She is a member of Unifor Local 707a in Fort McMurray, Alberta. The eldest of four siblings, Arlette’s mother is … a high school diploma from Louis St. Laurent in Edmonton, Alberta, an undergraduate degree in Chemistry from the University of Alberta, Edmonton and a Master’s degree in Sustainable …
… crusade February 1, 2024 Share Main Image Image EDMONTON —Alberta Premier Danielle Smith’s new plans to block access … politics over tackling the pressing economic issues facing Alberta’s workers and their families,” said Gavin … Region Email Email Hide Image on News Page Off … EDMONTON —Alberta Premier Danielle Smith’s new plans to block access …
… enough. Manitoba should raise the minimum wage to match Alberta’s and Ontario’s as soon as possible,” said Lana … year from now on October 1, 2023, a full five years behind Alberta’s 2018 introduction of a $15 minimum wage. “Minimum … enough. Manitoba should raise the minimum wage to match Alberta’s and Ontario’s as soon as possible,” said Lana …
… their right to picket at a fuel terminal in Carseland, Alberta. Despite the Kenney government’s professed support … he’s sending a message to international investors that Alberta is ‘open for business’, but the reality is that he’s … their right to picket at a fuel terminal in Carseland, Alberta. Despite the Kenney government’s professed support …
… the Union will appeal the Court of Queen's Bench of Alberta's decision to quash a previous Arbitration Panel … . "We will be filing an application to appeal with the Alberta Court of Appeal." In 2012, Suncor unilaterally … the Union will appeal the Court of Queen's Bench of Alberta's decision to quash a previous Arbitration Panel …
… COVID heroes is too little, too late says Unifor, after the Alberta government announced it’s giving danger pay to … lower pay standards and attack workers’ rights.” Today the Alberta government announced that approximately 380,000 … COVID heroes is too little, too late says Unifor, after the Alberta government announced it’s giving danger pay to …
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