University of Calgary workers to vote on contract
Their tentative agreement includes a 12% wage increase, improved health benefits, a new minimum wage, and increased bereavement leave.
6 years later, Lethbridge has no new doctors
Technically, there are new doctors, but because we lost over 40 doctors in the first 3 years under the UCP, our net increase has been zero.
YMCA accused of unionbusting, again
YMCA of Northern Alberta has now laid off 4 workers this year who have been involved in a recent unionization drive.
Calgary long-term care workers file to unionize
If successful, it will affect about 175 workers employed by The Brenda Stafford Foundtion.
Bonnyville health workers get 12% raise
Several positions will also see market adjustment increases.
Safeway workers in Alberta ready to go on strike
They have been waiting for almost a year for a new contract and have been dealing with wage freezes, benefit rollbacks, and layoffs.
Crane operators file to unionize
If successful, it will affect about 150 workers employed by Myshak Crane and Rigging Ltd.
Lethbridge care home workers approve 12% raise
They also will get improvements to their health plan, pay premiums, and footwear allowance.
ALRB certified 7 unionized workplaces in May 2026
The certificates include continuing care workers, firefighters, carpenters, asphalt workers, water workers, and electrical workers.
Sylvan Lake company laid off worker trying to unionize
Earlier this year, DNA Plumbing & Heating Ltd. laid off one of the workers who was involved with a unionization drive at the company.
RM of Wood Buffalo accused of unionbusting
They allegedly suspended two workers who were union supporters and terminated the employment of two others.
Canada Post workers approve new contract
Workers voted over 85% in favour of wage increases, improved benefits, and new job classifications.
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