There’s a persistent belief that disabled people contribute little or nothing to the economy. This is not only inaccurate but also deeply rooted in ableist assumptions about productivity and worth.
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Cold Lake care workers get 1-year contract
And it had already expired by the time it was ratified.
The public sector increased by 3,000, however, marking 4 months in a row that the public sector has outperformed the private sector in Alberta.
They will get increases to wages, shift premiums, overtime and holiday pay, and sick leave accumulation.
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Calgary hotel workers get 7% raise
This is only the second collective agreement these workers have received since unionizing in 2019.
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Fort Sask factory workers get 8.75% raise
They’ll also see improvements in vacation time, meal allowance, and shift premiums.
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Calgary factory workers get 7.25% raise
They also get an increase to their boot allowance
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Lloydminster care workers get new contract
It includes increases to wages and clothing allowances.
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Calgary nurses get 7.25% raise
That’s after 4 years of wage freezes under the NDP.
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Grande Prairie bus drivers get 13% raise
They’ll also get improvements to long-term premiums, mileage, vacation pay, and plug-in allowance.