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Joint statement from the leaders of Alberta’s largest labour organizations

“We cannot let this moment pass without meaningful action.”

Alberta’s labour movement wraps ups convention ready to stand up for Alberta

AFL demands action to keep people safe in ALL Alberta workplaces, not just the Legislature

On the National Day of Mourning, AFL releases 10-point plan to protect Alberta workers and help end the pandemic

Bill 67 will give minister unprecedented power – and unions don’t trust him to use it wisely

On April 1, 2021 several parts of the UCP’s disastrous Bill 47 come into force, further weakening Alberta’s Workers’ Compensation system.

Documents obtained by the AFL show that UCP dangerously bungled COVID-19 response at Cargill

All children deserve a Fair Start in life. Yet, Jason Kenney’s approach to child care continues to leave many families behind

Joint Statement by Canada’s Provincial and Territorial Federations of Labour

Each year, the Alberta Federation of Labour recognized two activists for their outstanding contributions to the labour movement. We encourage you to look at those who are doing the work and walking the walk and nominate them for one of the following awards.

The May Day Solidarity Award

The annual May Day Solidarity Award was created in 1989 and is given to an Alberta trade unionist for his/her contributions in advancing workers’ rights within and outside the labour movement.

The International Women's Day Award

The annual International Women's Day Award was introduced in 1990 to recognize a sister in the labour movement for her outstanding commitment and leadership in the trade union movement and community.

2021 Call for Nominations

2021 AFL May Day Solidarity Award - Call for Nominations

2021 AFL International Women's Day Award - Call for Nominations

Deadline for Nominations is March 14, 2021

2020 AFL Award Recipients

Plan for Critical Worker Benefit “is yet another UCP dumpster fire”

But who will protect non-union workers as variants pick up steam across the province?

• Shocking AHS letter shows government didn’t act to protect workers at COVID-ridden pork plant.
• Instead of ordering the plant to close, they blamed the workers and encouraged the employer to threaten them.
• Employer only agreed to close the plant under pressure from union and threat of damning media coverage.

McGowan also challenges other leaders to advocate for a “zero-COVID” strategy

Railway Police Forces should no longer be left to police their own employers in the event of a workplace death