Aramark accused of unionbusting
They terminated the employment of a worker who was pro-union and who sat on the contract negotiating team.
Grande Prairie firefighters get new contract
Unfortunately, it had already been expired for 6 months by the time it was ratified.
Union files unfair labour practice against care home
Bloom Limited Partnership has dragged out contract negotiations for over 4 years and has offered 3 years of wage freezes.
Edmonton long-term care home proposes 12% raise
The workers employed by Venta Care Centre had asked for 16%.
Rocky Mountain House care workers file to unionize
If successful, it would apply to about 30 workers employed by Arch Services.
Edm area construction workers may switch unions
If successful, it would apply to about 200 workers.
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.
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