Northern Alberta custodians get frozen wages
They had been waiting for 5 years for a new contract, and when they finally get one, it has 2 years of wage freezes. They had wage freezes in their previous 2 contracts.
WestJet workers to vote on whether to unionize
The roughly 800 workers are employed at the company’s Contact Centre in Calgary.
ALRB certified 4 unionized workplaces in Aug 2026
The certificates include long-term care workers, community service workers, and welding inspectors.
Alberta lost over 18,700 full-time jobs since May
We also had the highest unemployment rate outside of Atlantic Canada and only the third highest median hourly wage.
Calgary care home accused of unionbusting
According to the union, Carewest wants to lay off unionized workers and make them apply for their own positions, which are being transferred to a new location.
Edmonton nonprofit workers file to unionize
If successful, it would affect over 30 workers employed by the Sexual Assault Centre of Edmonton.
Calgary LRT cleaners get 70¢ raise
This works out to less than 4% over 3 years, which sucks given that inflation increased by almost 6% since their last raise.
Canadian Blood Services drivers get 4.25% raise
This is the first raise they have received in over a decade.
Edmonton care workers to vote on new contract
Licensed practical nurses and health care aides at Touchmark’s Wedgewood facility are voting on increases to wages, premiums, and flex spending accounts.
Calgary coffee workers negotiating 1st contract
Employed at 5 Caffe Rosso locations, these workers unionized in April.
Construction company accused of unionbusting, again
Workers have been trying to unionize since March, but Marathon Underground Constructors Corporation keeps blocking their efforts.
Cold Lake ER nursing levels reduced in half
Patient safety and care reports have increased 580% over the same period in 2025.
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