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.

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.
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.
The 36 workers are employed by a company that distributes industrial, safety, and fastener products.
The 250 workers are employed at the fulfillment centres in Acheson and Nisku, both in the Edmonton area.
The 32 workers are employed by a Texas-based shipping company.
According to recent Statistics Canada data, Alberta workers had the lowest union coverage in Canada under both the NDP and UCP governments.
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.
The new 3-year contract includes wage increases that should help workers afford inflationary increases to the cost of living.
Another community lost ambulatory care twice.
The new tentative 7-year agreements for over 150 workers in two employee groups include 5 years of wage freezes.