Where to celebrate Labour Day 2026 in Alberta
Several cities around the province are holding events to celebrate workers.
AB had second highest jobless rate in July 2026
15,000 Alberta men lost their jobs in July 2026. And most of them were full-time jobs.
Fort Mac trade workers want to expand union
Their current union certificate covers over 400 workers in Fort McMurray. They want to bring in even more.
Good Samaritan workers headed to formal mediation
These workers have been waiting for over 2 years for a new contract, and even tried informal mediation.
Athabasca U forces prof to choose job or child’s health
Dr. Sabine Graf has been told to either move back to Canada, which would lead to her child’s legs being amputated, or stay in Austria but lose her job with the university.
Edmonton care home accused of unionbusting
They fired one of their workers in an attempt at what the union described as delegitimizing collective bargaining and union activity.
Fort Macleod detox workers get first contract
The agreement contains wage increase, several paid leaves, health benefits, and various pay allowances.
BC & Alberta truckers vote 96% to strike
Wages for these workers ended up 10% behind inflation over the course of their last contract.
Vertigo Theatre workers get 16% raise in first contract
These stage technicians will also receive pension and health benefits, overtime, vacation pay, sick leave, and bereavement leave.
Drivers to vote on new contract
Alsco has offered the workers improvements in wages, health benefits, bereavement leave, pensions, boot allowance, mileage, and per diems.
Heavy haul workers get new contract
It includes improvement to wages, vacation time, out-of-town compensations, subsistence allowance, and employer pension contributions.
Edmonton nurses get 12% raise in new contract
The workers at Allen Gray Continuing Care Centre will get improved charge pay, preceptor pay, vacation allotment, and domestic violence leave.
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