And yet Alberta still had the fourth largest unemployment rate in the country.
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The new collective agreement includes increases to shift premiums, meal allowance, and health spending account.
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The one thing that causes inflation
Have you ever heard someone claim that the government increases inflation when they increase money supply? Here’s why that claim misleading.
The new collective agreement includes a small wage increase and several benefits.
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Prairie Land bus drivers get 7.5% raise
This is similar to other contracts in the educational services sector, and was likely mandated by the government. It falls short of inflation.
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Central Alberta ed. workers get 10% raise
This is better than other increases seen in the public sector recently.
If you’re tired of living paycheque to paycheque and never being able to get ahead, make sure you blame the right people.
The contract comes with increases to wages, bereavement, leave, lead hand premiums, RRSP contributions, and a new stat holiday.
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Red Deer museum workers get new contract
These two dozen museum and art galleries have finally received a multi-year contract. And they’ll also get their first wage increase since 2019.
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Edmonton beverage workers get 13.5% raise
Unfortunately, it won’t be enough to cover increases in inflation.