Over 100 care workers have joined the United Steelworkers in an effort to unify and strengthen their collective strength.
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The provincial government is spinning off AHS mental health and addiction services into a new organization. 3 unions representing thousands of workers are worried about the lack of details.
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Logging company accused of unionbusting
The Seattle-based company, Weyerhauser, has been accused of laying off a Grande Prairie worker for supporting his union.
If successful, nearly 100 workers at the manufacturing facility will join Local Lodge 99 of the IAMAW.
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Edmonton masons file for unionization
If the application is approved, these 9 workers will vote on whether to unionize.
It seems they’re not a fan of open bargaining.
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Thousands of Alberta workers lose 0.5% raise
That’s another blow to workers whose wages haven’t kept up with inflation for years.
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Cgy ed worker wages frozen for 2.5 years
They are to get less than 3% over 4 years, and their new contract expires just 6 months after being ratified.
These workers have received raises less than inflation for years, and it’s time to catch up.
The employer also wants to take away almost half of their transportation subsidy.