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NDP policies allow Alberta to halve child poverty rates even during a recession

Posted by · February 26, 2019 3:10 PM

Poverty rate for persons under 18 has been cut in half since 2015

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Premier Notley’s methanol plant agreement great news for workers and Alberta’s economy

Posted by · February 21, 2019 4:15 PM

$2-billion private sector investment will create jobs and add value to Alberta’s energy resources

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Alberta’s health care administration costs lowest in Canada

Posted by · February 21, 2019 1:15 PM

Data reveals Alberta’s health care expense is below all Canadian provinces, national average

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Big Surprise! Restaurants Canada is back again with another campaign opposing Alberta’s minimum wage and workplace reforms

Posted by · February 12, 2019 9:19 AM

‘Restaurant Realities’ campaign is predictable given that the reality is that Restaurants Canada NEVER believes it is time to support changes that benefit workers in the industry

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Government decision banning mandatory high heels in the workplace is great news for workers

Posted by · November 30, 2018 3:45 PM

The Alberta Federation of Labour is partnering with hospitality workers on “Fairness for Alberta’s Restaurant Workers campaign”

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Alberta’s largest worker advocacy group calls on public institutions across the province to study impacts of potential budget cuts

Posted by · November 07, 2018 9:49 AM

Albertans deserve to know what budget cuts likely under a UCP government would mean for services

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With Jason Kenney as premier Albertans would get lower wages and fewer rights

Posted by · October 15, 2018 2:58 PM

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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Will Jason Kenney follow the lead of his friend Doug Ford by rolling back rights for working Albertans?

Posted by · October 04, 2018 10:10 AM

Alberta’s largest worker advocacy group warns that Ontario’s present could become Alberta’s future

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Today’s move to a $15 minimum wage will increase overall wage costs for employers by a paltry .6%

Posted by · October 01, 2018 9:20 AM

“Small price to pay for big benefits,” concludes AFL study

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Alberta’s largest worker advocacy organization applauds government action on Farm and Ranch worker health and safety

Posted by · June 27, 2018 3:18 PM

New rules underscore enhanced protections for Farm and Ranch workers across the province

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