Egg plant workers to vote on new contract
If ratified, the contract will give the 50 or so workers increases to wages, health benefits, shift premiums, and footwear allowances.
AB lost over 1,600 active small businesses under the UCP
Between August 2018 and August 2023, Alberta saw 550 fewer active business, the second largest decline seen by any province in Canada during that period. Nearly all of that decline was among businesses with fewer than 5 employees.
Construction engineers file for unionization
If successful, this would affect about 3 workers.
AB gained 24K FT jobs in Nov but still below Aug levels
Even though Alberta has seen a gain of tens of thousands of full-time jobs in each of the last two months, it’s still 7,500 short of August’s levels.
Lethbridge meat plant workers approve new contract
For some workers, this new contract will mean a 18.5% over the next 6 years.
Alix factory workers begin contract negotiations
The workers, who are employed in the small village by Rahr Malting, are requesting better overtime pay, more holidays, and increases to parental leave and clothing allowance.
Most Canadian workers can’t afford to retire
86% of Canadian workers between 55 and 64 years old can’t afford to retire unless they make changes to their lifestyle. And the attack on unions is partly to blame.
Oil patch workers to get 8% raise over 3 years
Their last contract included 3 years of wages that kept up with inflation. Not so much this time around.
Edmonton drivers to get 9% raise over 4 years
Their last contract gave them a total increase of only 1% over the entire term.
Under UCP, AB lost 170 FT university teachers
Most of the decrease occurred at University of Alberta, which accounted for 3 out of every 4 losses.
Lloydminster boilermakers apply for union certification
The 15 workers are employed with LML Industrial Contractors.
Lethbridge care home workers to vote on 4% raise
Their previous contract expired 3 years ago.
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