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Lethbridge casino accused of unionbusting

Workers had filed an application with the labour board to unionize back in December, but it looks like the company might be trying to hinder their efforts.

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Hotel workers get 4 raises in new contract

But, unsurprisingly, they fall short of inflation, especially following 2 years of wage freezes.

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Catering workers get wage freezes in new contract

On the plus side, they’ll get an extra paid holiday every year.

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900 pipeline workers get new contract

Workers will receive wage increases, as well as improvements to shift premiums, travel, and subsistence allowance.

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68 inmates died in Canadian prisons during 2024

This is the second highest number of deaths since at least 2020.

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Alberta lost 250 family doctors last quarter

This is the largest loss since at least 2016 in registrations for physicians practicing in family medicine.

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The stocks owned by Alberta MLAs (2025 edition)

I spent a couple of days browsing public disclosure statements to see what’s changed in 5 years.

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Rail car workers get 14% raise in new contract

The contract also includes improvements to the boot allowance, shift differential, and long-term disability.

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Indigenous maintenance workers get 1st contract

The new contract gives workers standardized pay, a pension, a health plan, and other benefits.

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Laundry workers get 18% raise in new contract

The contract includes improvements to massage coverage, pension contributions, boot allowance, and lead hand premiums.

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