Lethbridge Polytechnic refuses to move on wages
These workers have seen a 20% reduction in real wages over their last 4 collective agreements.
AHS shut down ERs for 18 AB hospitals in Jan 2026
One of these emergency departments had no in-person physicians for over 400 hours.
Calgary coffee chain accused of unionbusting
The workers have been trying to unionize since last month.
Distillery workers to vote on new contract
The workers have been waiting since June for this contract.
Lethbridge casino accused of unionbusting
This is not the first time they have faced these charges.
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.
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