Calgary company accused of unionbusting
Some workers at Dot Transportation have been trying to unionize since last summer.
ALRB certified 2 unionized workplaces in Jan 2026
The certificates include care workers and union employees.
Safeway workers win appeal on wage rollbacks
Over 2 years ago, an arbitrator awarded wage increases to thousands of Safeway workers across Alberta. But the employer fought that decision.
Covenant Health workers to vote on new contract
They have been waiting for nearly 2 years.
Edmonton Catholic school workers have new contract
After waiting a year and a half for a new contract, these workers voted over 99% in favour of this one.
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.
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