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AB FT wages dropped $1.84/hr since May 2024

Alberta hasn’t had the highest wages in the country at any point in 2024 yet.

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Opinion

How consumer debt keeps worker wages low

Consumer debt options, such as credit cards and loans, offer immediate relief but contribute to wage stagnation and a cycle of dependence, requiring a multifaceted solution.

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Leth. flour mill workers to vote on new contract

The workers have been without a new contract for over 1.5 years. The proposed 4-year contract includes higher raises, but inflation may outpace these gains, and concerns remain about the agreement.

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Opinion

10 reasons why corporations want high unemployment

There’s a reason why corporations aren’t quick to hire when unemployment is high. Well, 10 reasons.

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AB PT jobs grew 2x faster than FT jobs last year

No new full-time workers were women.

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Calgary warehouse workers get 17% raise

The workers will also see improvements to incentive pay and personal leave days.

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Opinion

Workers and employers don’t agree to a wage

It’s a myth that workers agree to the wage the receive from their employer. Same goes for working conditions.

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Opinion

Strong public sector jobs are good for the economy

Some politicians see public sector workers as something to get rid off, not significant drivers of the economy.

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Alberta had largest increase in part-time jobs

Between May 2019 and May 2024, Alberta has been the only province to see an increase in the percentage of their workers working in part-time jobs.

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Shell workers apply for strike vote

These workers have experienced an almost 12% cut to real wages over the last 4 years, leading to wages “well-below industry standards”.

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