ALRB certified 6 unionized workplaces in June 2026
The certificates include continuing nurses, firefighters, factory workers, miners, natural gas workers, and electrical workers.
Edmonton pharmacy workers file to unionize
These workers are employed by CapitalCare at their Dickinsfield Campus in Edmonton.
Calgary art store workers apply to unionize
The 7 workers are employed with Kensington Art Supply and Instruction.
Over 13,000 AB men lost full-time jobs in June 2026
But at least there were 12,000 new part-time jobs for men.
Edmonton care workers to vote on new contract
The proposed agreement with Venta Care Centre includes improvements to wages, health spending account, vacations, and fee reimbursement.
Red Deer factory workers to vote on new contract
The new agreement, if ratified, would include improvement to wages, benefits, shift differentials, meal allowance, and boot allowance.
Lethbridge care home proposed wage freezes
Over 120 workers at Legacy Lodge have been waiting for over 2 years to get a new collective agreement.
Edmonton women’s shelter workers get 3% raise
The raise is spread over 2 years and follows up on 3 years of wage freezes.
Drumheller care workers approve new contract
The agreement includes a 9% wage increase over the 3-year agreement.
CapitalCare workers voting on new agreement
The proposed agreement includes improvements to wages, benefits, and premiums.
Athabasca University workers get 12% raise
This is pretty much what all postsecondary workers are getting now, even though their real wages have fallen below 12% over the last two contracts.
Magnesite workers approve new contract
The agreement includes improvements to wages, shift premiums, RRSP contributions, clothing allowances, and overtime.
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