Alberta equipment technicians get 12% raise
It includes changes to wages, premiums, and vacations.
Alberta had worst unionization rate in 2025
This shouldn’t surprise anyone though. It’s been like this for at least a decade.
Battle River custodians finally get new contract
It took 5 years since their last one expired before this one was finally ratified.
Chestermere No Frills accused of unionbusting. Again.
Their first case is still before the Alberta Labour Relations Board.
Red Deer Polytechnic workers to vote on contract
Over their last two contracts, these workers received 5 years of wage freezes, leading to a cut of nearly 19% to real wages. The new contract offers a 12% increase.
Diamond International signs new contract with workers
It includes wage increases in each year of the 2-year agreement.
Calgary care home proposed 1.1% annual raise
If adopted, this would be the lowest combined wage increase in any year since these workers unionized. No wonder these workers called it insulting.
AB only province to lower PT wages in Jan 2026
We also went from having the fourth highest unemployment to the sixth highest.
APL workers get 12% raise in new contract
This is the largest raise they have received in years, but they still trail behind the cost of living.
219 AB companies owed over $3.72M in worker backpay in 2025
This is up from the 2024 and 2023 numbers.
Edmonton factory workers get new contract
It includes changes to wages, premiums, and vacations.
AHS workers to vote on 12% wage increase
They have been waiting for nearly 2 years for a new collective agreement.
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