Calgary coffee chain accused of unionbusting again The union has accused Caffe Rosso of cutting back hours of a union supporter.

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Calgary coffee chain accused of unionbusting again

The union has accused Caffe Rosso of cutting back hours of a union supporter.

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Foothills Creamery accused of unionbusting One worker was reportedly told that he would get company support for his power engineer certification only if he voted against unioning.

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Foothills Creamery accused of unionbusting

One worker was reportedly told that he would get company support for his power engineer certification only if he voted against unioning.

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Calgary concrete workers file to unionze If successful, it would affect 8 workers.

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Calgary concrete workers file to unionze

If successful, it would affect 8 workers.

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Capitalism is an ideology of force I regularly see people argue that capitalism brings with it freedom and choice. The thing is, however, is that this freedom and choice are an illusion.

I regularly see people argue that capitalism brings with it freedom and choice. The thing is, however, is that this freedom and choice are an illusion.

Read how in my latest editorial for The Alberta Worker.

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And I wore my new hoodie for today's 4k walk.
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CapitalCare offering nursing workers 12% raise However, it falls short of making up for 5 years of wage freezes, and it comes at a cost of no other monetary improvements.

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CapitalCare offering nursing workers 12% raise

However, it falls short of making up for 5 years of wage freezes, and it comes at a cost of no other monetary improvements.

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Grande Prairie care workers file to unionize If successful, the union would represent over 100 workers in a long-term care home owned by a BC-based private corporation.

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Grande Prairie care workers file to unionize

If successful, the union would represent over 100 workers in a long-term care home owned by a BC-based private corporation.

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Alberta Worker Podcast Every summer, Kim Siever of The Alberta Worker, an independent media outlet, hosts a weekly interview, where an Alberta worker shares their personal labour history. The focus is on workers from mar…

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In 2024, an arbitration panel ruled that the company owed two of its workers $12,500 each in damages for forcing them to use vacation time so they can be home with their young children after school every day. EPCOR disagreed with that decision.

ALRB rejects EPCOR’s request for damages review In 2024, an arbitration panel ruled that the company owed two of its workers $12,500 each in damages for forcing them to use vacation time so they can be home with their young children after school…

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ALRB rejects EPCOR’s request for damages review

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Québec food company to close Lethbridge plant This is just months after signing a new 3-year collective agreement with over 5 dozen workers.

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Québec food company to close Lethbridge plant

This is just months after signing a new 3-year collective agreement with over 5 dozen workers.

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Lethbridge vape worker to get $20K for discrimination EL Vape was accused of firing one of their workers after asking for a medical leave.

Lethbridge worker awarded $20,000 for discrimination by business 'El Vape' #yql albertaworker.ca/news/lethbri...

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Over 2,100 work-related deaths in Alberta since 2013 Alberta has seen an average of 163 work-related deaths per year over the last 12 years.

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Over 2,100 work-related deaths in Alberta since 2013

Alberta has seen an average of 163 work-related deaths per year over the last 12 years.

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AB full-time wages fell in Mar 2026 The median hourly wage for full-time wages in Alberta is now in third place, behind BC and Ontario. In January, we were ahead of everyone.

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Alberta full-time wages fell in March 2026

The median hourly wage for full-time wages in Alberta is now in third place, behind BC and Ontario. In January, we were ahead of everyone.

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Covenant Health workers to vote on 12% raise Their new proposed agreement also includes improvements to health benefits and pay premiums.

Alberta Covenant Health workers to vote on 12% raise. Their new proposed agreement also includes improvements to health benefits and pay premiums. albertaworker.ca/news/covenan...

Government workers fighting anti-hybrid policy Together with their union, workers have filed 640 grievances with the Alberta Labour Relations Board against the Alberta government’s recent decision to end hybrid work arrangements.

Alberta Government workers fighting anti-hybrid policy
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Together with their union, workers have filed 640 grievances with the Alberta Labour Relations Board against the Alberta government’s recent decision to end hybrid work arrangements.

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