Underground construction workers file to unionze
If successful, it would affect over 50 workers.
ALRB certified 3 unionized workplaces in Feb 2026
The certificates include library workers, care workers, and energy workers.
Edmonton concrete workers file to unionze
If successful, it would affect 8 workers.
Salvation Army workers headed to mediation
These workers have been waiting for 6 months for a new collective agreement.
AHS shut down ERs for 13 AB hospitals in Feb 2026
One of these emergency departments had no in-person physicians for nearly 400 hours.
Foothills Creamery workers file to unionize
If successful, it would affect over 30 workers.
Red Tape Reduction workers to lose union representation
This could affect over 100 workers.
New UCP budget increases workers, but still falls short
The provincial government of Alberta recently released their latest budget, and while the number of public sector workers increased, it has not kept up with population growth.
Lethbridge Polytechnic workers to vote on 12% raise
These workers have been waiting since June 2024 for a new collective agreement.
Edmonton care workers file for unionization
If successful, this will affect over 50 workers.
4,000 Alberta electrical workers get new contract
It includes wage increases, as well as improvements to insurance, travel, and transportation benefits.
Calgary company accused of punishing union supporter
This is the second time, so far, that this employer has been accused of unionbusting.
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