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Alberta workers had worst increase in real wages

Although Alberta workers enjoy the highest wages in the country, they haven’t been keeping up with inflation. And it’s worsened over the last 4 years.

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Alberta bumped from top spot in 2021 & 2022 for worker pay

For a long time, Alberta workers have been able to enjoy higher wages than those in the rest of the country. It seems as though that’s changing.

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Fort McMurray sales reps file for unionization

The 36 workers are employed by a company that distributes industrial, safety, and fastener products.

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Amazon workers file for union certification

The 250 workers are employed at the fulfillment centres in Acheson and Nisku, both in the Edmonton area.

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Calgary delivery drivers file for unionization

The 32 workers are employed by a Texas-based shipping company.

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Alberta workers less likely to be unionized

According to recent Statistics Canada data, Alberta workers had the lowest union coverage in Canada under both the NDP and UCP governments.

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Strathcona County offers new contract after workers reject last one

Last year, workers employed with Strathcona County rejected a tentative agreement reached by the union and the employer. The two parties are presenting a new contract, after having gone to mediation.

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Fort Sask refinery workers win 13% raise

The new 3-year contract includes wage increases that should help workers afford inflationary increases to the cost of living.

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7 Alberta hospitals lost emergency department services in April

Another community lost ambulatory care twice.

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Edmonton care home workers to vote on contract

The new tentative 7-year agreements for over 150 workers in two employee groups include 5 years of wage freezes.