The employer isn’t too happy about it, however, and is trying to discourage the workers from unionizing.
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Alberta rail workers file for unionization
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St. Albert transit workers get 9% raise
The 100 or so workers had been without a new contract since the end of 2022.
The 6 workers are employed in Fort Saskatchewan.
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Edmonton care workers file for unionization
If they’re successful, the unionization will apply to over 100 workers employed as health care aides and licensed practical nurses.
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Edmonton teachers reject new contract
Last month, teachers employed with the Edmonton School Division voted 91% to reject a tentative agreement, which had been recommended by a mediator.
These workers have been without a new contract for over a year and a half.
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Alberta ironworker wins national award
In 1998, Elise Mailloux became Canada’s first female ironworker. Now, she’s an award-winning ironworker.
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AB’s avg hourly wage drops to 3rd place
British Columbia wages had been slowly gaining on Alberta throughout 2023, coming within just 2¢ in September. Last month, they were 55¢ higher.
Workers claim they’re being forced to attend mandatory captive audience meetings, where they’re being intimidated from unionizing.
Faduma Ahmed is a labour relations officer in Calgary and is 1 of 8 women receiving the Women Who Inspire Award.