“Me Too” campaign exposes pervasive problem of abuse against women, including workplace abuse
Employers must step up to the plate with training, policies, and support to protect workers from gendered violence and abuse at work, and to support survivors
Read moreBill 30 Will Empower Workers and Save Lives
Long overdue changes will give workers the tools and supports they need to stay safe on the job
Read moreAlberta’s Coal Transition Plan a Step in Right Direction for Coal Workers
Coal Transition Coalition commends province for moving forward, calls for federal government support
Read moreAFL applauds pay-before-you-pump law, but says more needs to be done to protect gas station and convenience store workers
Edmonton - The pay-before-you-pump rules contained in Bill 19 will save lives by eliminating gas-and-dash deaths, but more work is needed to protect gas station and convenience store workers from the dangers of working alone, says Alberta’s largest worker advocacy organization.
Read moreKi Yun Jo’s Gas-and-Dash Death Didn’t Have to Happen
AFL launching ‘Pay Before You Pump’ campaign to ensure his death is the last
Read moreEvidence shows a $15 Minimum Wage will be good for Alberta’s economy
Newly released business community reports are raising the alarm on the impact minimum wage increases could have on youth employment. Yet here in Alberta, the employment of 15-24 year olds is more directed by the recession than to minimum wage increases.
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