Alberta Federation of Labour

Union leaders meet to plan response to strike-ban legislation
The leaders of unions representing health care workers in Alberta will meet tomorrow morning to discuss a new piece of provincial legislation that will strip the right-to-strike from thousands of their members. 03/10/03 more

Many miles still to go in quest for real equality
There is still a lot of work to be done when it comes to guaranteeing real equality for women in the workplace and in their communities, says Kerry Barrett, Secretary Treasurer of the Alberta Federation of Labour. 03/07/03 more

News Release Archive

Unions join millions around the world in protest against war
Massive protests against the looming American invasion of Iraq rocked governments around the world on February 15, 2003. Millions of people poured into the streets of the world’s major cities in an unprecedented expression of international opposition to war.
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Health employers twist the facts in nurses’ negotiations
After proposing major rollbacks to just about every article in United Nurses of Alberta collective agreements, the regional health authorities have undertaken a PR spin campaign to say this in the best interests of nurses and the quality of care. more
Unions good for economy and equity, says World Bank
In a move that has surprised many union leaders and activists, the notoriously conservative World Bank released a report in February saying that labour unions are good for the economy. more