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Debunked: Alberta doesn’t send the most money to Ottawa
The idea that Alberta has contributed more than any other province is a complete myth. Alberta, as a government, has never contributed to the equalization programme.
albertaworker.ca
February 13, 2026 at 12:29 AM
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Red Deer Polytechnic workers to vote on contract
Over their last two contracts, these workers received 5 years of wage freezes, leading to a cut of nearly 19% to real wages. The new contract offers a 12% increase.
albertaworker.ca/news/red-dee...
Red Deer Polytechnic workers to vote on contract
Over their last two contracts, these workers received 5 years of wage freezes, leading to a cut of nearly 19% to real wages. The new contract offers a 12% increase.
albertaworker.ca/news/red-dee...
Red Deer Polytechnic workers to vote on contract
Over their last two contracts, these workers received 5 years of wage freezes, leading to a cut of nearly 19% to real wages. The new contract offers a 12% increase.
albertaworker.ca
February 12, 2026 at 12:17 PM
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Chestermere No Frills accused of unionbusting. Again.
Their first case is still before the Alberta Labour Relations Board.
albertaworker.ca/news/chester...
Chestermere No Frills accused of unionbusting. Again.
Their first case is still before the Alberta Labour Relations Board.
albertaworker.ca/news/chester...
Chestermere No Frills accused of unionbusting. Again.
Their first case is still before the Alberta Labour Relations Board.
albertaworker.ca
February 13, 2026 at 11:47 AM
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Chestermere No Frills accused of unionbusting. Again.
Their first case is still before the Alberta Labour Relations Board.
albertaworker.ca/news/chester...
Chestermere No Frills accused of unionbusting. Again.
Their first case is still before the Alberta Labour Relations Board.
albertaworker.ca/news/chester...
Today’s news story from @kimsiever.bsky.social
Red Deer Polytechnic workers to vote on contract
Over their last two contracts, these workers received 5 years of wage freezes, leading to a cut of nearly 19% to real wages. The new contract offers a 12% increase.
albertaworker.ca/news/red-dee...
Red Deer Polytechnic workers to vote on contract
Over their last two contracts, these workers received 5 years of wage freezes, leading to a cut of nearly 19% to real wages. The new contract offers a 12% increase.
albertaworker.ca/news/red-dee...
Red Deer Polytechnic workers to vote on contract
Over their last two contracts, these workers received 5 years of wage freezes, leading to a cut of nearly 19% to real wages. The new contract offers a 12% increase.
albertaworker.ca
February 12, 2026 at 12:09 PM
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Red Deer Polytechnic workers to vote on contract
Over their last two contracts, these workers received 5 years of wage freezes, leading to a cut of nearly 19% to real wages. The new contract offers a 12% increase.
albertaworker.ca/news/red-dee...
Red Deer Polytechnic workers to vote on contract
Over their last two contracts, these workers received 5 years of wage freezes, leading to a cut of nearly 19% to real wages. The new contract offers a 12% increase.
albertaworker.ca/news/red-dee...
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Diamond International signs new contract with workers
It includes wage increases in each year of the 2-year agreement.
albertaworker.ca/news/diamond...
Diamond International signs new contract with workers
It includes wage increases in each year of the 2-year agreement.
albertaworker.ca/news/diamond...
Diamond International signs new contract with workers
It includes wage increases in each year of the 2-year agreement.
albertaworker.ca
February 11, 2026 at 11:45 AM
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Calgary care home proposed 1.1% annual raise
If adopted, this would be the lowest combined wage increase in any year since these workers unionized. No wonder these workers called it insulting.
albertaworker.ca/news/calgary...
Calgary care home proposed 1.1% annual raise
If adopted, this would be the lowest combined wage increase in any year since these workers unionized. No wonder these workers called it insulting.
albertaworker.ca/news/calgary...
Calgary care home proposed 1.1% annual raise
If adopted, this would be the lowest combined wage increase in any year since these workers unionized. No wonder these workers called it insulting.
albertaworker.ca
February 10, 2026 at 12:04 PM
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Diamond International signs new contract with workers
It includes wage increases in each year of the 2-year agreement.
albertaworker.ca/news/diamond...
Diamond International signs new contract with workers
It includes wage increases in each year of the 2-year agreement.
albertaworker.ca/news/diamond...
Diamond International signs new contract with workers
It includes wage increases in each year of the 2-year agreement.
albertaworker.ca
February 11, 2026 at 11:41 AM
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Diamond International signs new contract with workers
It includes wage increases in each year of the 2-year agreement.
albertaworker.ca/news/diamond...
Diamond International signs new contract with workers
It includes wage increases in each year of the 2-year agreement.
albertaworker.ca/news/diamond...
Today’s news story from @kimsiever.bsky.social
Calgary care home proposed 1.1% annual raise
If adopted, this would be the lowest combined wage increase in any year since these workers unionized. No wonder these workers called it insulting.
albertaworker.ca/news/calgary...
Calgary care home proposed 1.1% annual raise
If adopted, this would be the lowest combined wage increase in any year since these workers unionized. No wonder these workers called it insulting.
albertaworker.ca/news/calgary...
Calgary care home proposed 1.1% annual raise
If adopted, this would be the lowest combined wage increase in any year since these workers unionized. No wonder these workers called it insulting.
albertaworker.ca
February 10, 2026 at 12:01 PM
Today’s news story from @kimsiever.bsky.social
Calgary care home proposed 1.1% annual raise
If adopted, this would be the lowest combined wage increase in any year since these workers unionized. No wonder these workers called it insulting.
albertaworker.ca/news/calgary...
Calgary care home proposed 1.1% annual raise
If adopted, this would be the lowest combined wage increase in any year since these workers unionized. No wonder these workers called it insulting.
albertaworker.ca/news/calgary...
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AB only province to lower PT wages in Jan 2026
We also went from having the fourth highest unemployment to the sixth highest. albertaworker.ca/news/ab-only...
We also went from having the fourth highest unemployment to the sixth highest. albertaworker.ca/news/ab-only...
AB only province to lower PT wages in Jan 2026
We also went from having the fourth highest unemployment to the sixth highest.
albertaworker.ca
February 9, 2026 at 5:37 PM
AB only province to lower PT wages in Jan 2026
We also went from having the fourth highest unemployment to the sixth highest. albertaworker.ca/news/ab-only...
We also went from having the fourth highest unemployment to the sixth highest. albertaworker.ca/news/ab-only...
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APL workers get 12% raise in new contract
This is the largest raise they have received in years, but they still trail behind the cost of living. albertaworker.ca/news/apl-wor...
This is the largest raise they have received in years, but they still trail behind the cost of living. albertaworker.ca/news/apl-wor...
APL workers get 12% raise in new contract
This is the largest raise they have received in years, but they still trail behind the cost of living.
albertaworker.ca
February 9, 2026 at 5:38 PM
APL workers get 12% raise in new contract
This is the largest raise they have received in years, but they still trail behind the cost of living. albertaworker.ca/news/apl-wor...
This is the largest raise they have received in years, but they still trail behind the cost of living. albertaworker.ca/news/apl-wor...
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UCP govt took out $7.2 billion in term debt in 2025 albertaworker.ca/news/ucp-gov...
UCP govt took out $7.2 billion in term debt in 2025
Last year, Alberta hit a new milestone: the majority of term debt that the province currently holds has been issued under the UCP.
albertaworker.ca
February 9, 2026 at 5:40 PM
UCP govt took out $7.2 billion in term debt in 2025 albertaworker.ca/news/ucp-gov...
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26 companies convicted of OHS violations in 2025
These convictions were related to 10 workers being killed and 10 workers being injured in their workplaces. albertaworker.ca/news/26-comp...
These convictions were related to 10 workers being killed and 10 workers being injured in their workplaces. albertaworker.ca/news/26-comp...
26 companies convicted of OHS violations in 2025
These convictions were related to 10 workers being killed and 10 workers being injured in their workplaces.
albertaworker.ca
February 9, 2026 at 5:41 PM
26 companies convicted of OHS violations in 2025
These convictions were related to 10 workers being killed and 10 workers being injured in their workplaces. albertaworker.ca/news/26-comp...
These convictions were related to 10 workers being killed and 10 workers being injured in their workplaces. albertaworker.ca/news/26-comp...
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Edmonton factory workers get new contract
It includes changes to wages, premiums, and vacations. albertaworker.ca/news/edmonto...
It includes changes to wages, premiums, and vacations. albertaworker.ca/news/edmonto...
Edmonton factory workers get new contract
It includes changes to wages, premiums, and vacations.
albertaworker.ca
February 9, 2026 at 5:45 PM
Edmonton factory workers get new contract
It includes changes to wages, premiums, and vacations. albertaworker.ca/news/edmonto...
It includes changes to wages, premiums, and vacations. albertaworker.ca/news/edmonto...
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219 AB companies owed over $3.72M in worker backpay in 2025 albertaworker.ca/news/219-ab-...
219 AB companies owed over $3.72M in worker backpay in 2025
This is up from the 2024 and 2023 numbers.
albertaworker.ca
February 9, 2026 at 5:47 PM
219 AB companies owed over $3.72M in worker backpay in 2025 albertaworker.ca/news/219-ab-...
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Alberta only province to lower part-time wages last month
We also went from having the fourth highest unemployment to the sixth highest.
albertaworker.ca/news/ab-only...
Alberta only province to lower part-time wages last month
We also went from having the fourth highest unemployment to the sixth highest.
albertaworker.ca/news/ab-only...
AB only province to lower PT wages in Jan 2026
We also went from having the fourth highest unemployment to the sixth highest.
albertaworker.ca
February 9, 2026 at 12:10 PM
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For the first month of 2026, 183 readers of The Alberta Worker sent in over $2,700 in donations and subscriptions.
It took over 5 years, but The Alberta Worker has finally passed the $150,000 mark in total support from its readers.
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It took over 5 years, but The Alberta Worker has finally passed the $150,000 mark in total support from its readers.
You can help.
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Support independent journalism
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February 9, 2026 at 4:38 PM
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And more than just "didn't kill it"....
February 6, 2026 at 6:47 PM
And more than just "didn't kill it"....
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APL workers get 12% raise in new contract
This is the largest raise they have received in years, but they still trail behind the cost of living.
albertaworker.ca/news/apl-wor...
APL workers get 12% raise in new contract
This is the largest raise they have received in years, but they still trail behind the cost of living.
albertaworker.ca/news/apl-wor...
APL workers get 12% raise in new contract
This is the largest raise they have received in years, but they still trail behind the cost of living.
albertaworker.ca
February 6, 2026 at 12:12 PM
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Alberta only province to lower part-time wages last month
We also went from having the fourth highest unemployment to the sixth highest.
albertaworker.ca/news/ab-only...
Alberta only province to lower part-time wages last month
We also went from having the fourth highest unemployment to the sixth highest.
albertaworker.ca/news/ab-only...
AB only province to lower PT wages in Jan 2026
We also went from having the fourth highest unemployment to the sixth highest.
albertaworker.ca
February 9, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Today’s news story from @kimsiever.bsky.social
Alberta only province to lower part-time wages last month
We also went from having the fourth highest unemployment to the sixth highest.
albertaworker.ca/news/ab-only...
Alberta only province to lower part-time wages last month
We also went from having the fourth highest unemployment to the sixth highest.
albertaworker.ca/news/ab-only...
Today’s news story from @kimsiever.bsky.social
APL workers get 12% raise in new contract
This is the largest raise they have received in years, but they still trail behind the cost of living.
albertaworker.ca/news/apl-wor...
APL workers get 12% raise in new contract
This is the largest raise they have received in years, but they still trail behind the cost of living.
albertaworker.ca/news/apl-wor...
APL workers get 12% raise in new contract
This is the largest raise they have received in years, but they still trail behind the cost of living.
albertaworker.ca
February 6, 2026 at 12:11 PM
Today’s news story from @kimsiever.bsky.social
APL workers get 12% raise in new contract
This is the largest raise they have received in years, but they still trail behind the cost of living.
albertaworker.ca/news/apl-wor...
APL workers get 12% raise in new contract
This is the largest raise they have received in years, but they still trail behind the cost of living.
albertaworker.ca/news/apl-wor...
Today’s news story from @kimsiever.bsky.social
Alberta Precision Laboratories workers get 12% raise in new contract
This is the largest raise they have received in years, but they still trail behind the cost of living.
albertaworker.ca/news/apl-wor...
Alberta Precision Laboratories workers get 12% raise in new contract
This is the largest raise they have received in years, but they still trail behind the cost of living.
albertaworker.ca/news/apl-wor...
APL workers get 12% raise in new contract
This is the largest raise they have received in years, but they still trail behind the cost of living.
albertaworker.ca
February 6, 2026 at 12:11 PM
Today’s news story from @kimsiever.bsky.social
Alberta Precision Laboratories workers get 12% raise in new contract
This is the largest raise they have received in years, but they still trail behind the cost of living.
albertaworker.ca/news/apl-wor...
Alberta Precision Laboratories workers get 12% raise in new contract
This is the largest raise they have received in years, but they still trail behind the cost of living.
albertaworker.ca/news/apl-wor...
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The latest news story I wrote for @abworker.bsky.social
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219 Alberta companies owed over $3.72M in worker backpay in 2025
This is up from the 2024 and 2023 numbers.
albertaworker.ca/news/219-ab-...
219 Alberta companies owed over $3.72M in worker backpay in 2025
This is up from the 2024 and 2023 numbers.
albertaworker.ca/news/219-ab-...
219 AB companies owed over $3.72M in worker backpay in 2025
This is up from the 2024 and 2023 numbers.
albertaworker.ca
February 5, 2026 at 12:23 PM
The latest news story I wrote for @abworker.bsky.social
Today’s news story from @kimsiever.bsky.social
219 Alberta companies owed over $3.72M in worker backpay in 2025
This is up from the 2024 and 2023 numbers.
albertaworker.ca/news/219-ab-...
219 Alberta companies owed over $3.72M in worker backpay in 2025
This is up from the 2024 and 2023 numbers.
albertaworker.ca/news/219-ab-...
219 AB companies owed over $3.72M in worker backpay in 2025
This is up from the 2024 and 2023 numbers.
albertaworker.ca
February 5, 2026 at 12:21 PM
Today’s news story from @kimsiever.bsky.social
219 Alberta companies owed over $3.72M in worker backpay in 2025
This is up from the 2024 and 2023 numbers.
albertaworker.ca/news/219-ab-...
219 Alberta companies owed over $3.72M in worker backpay in 2025
This is up from the 2024 and 2023 numbers.
albertaworker.ca/news/219-ab-...
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Edmonton factory workers get new contract
It includes changes to wages, premiums, and vacations.
albertaworker.ca/news/edmonto...
Edmonton factory workers get new contract
It includes changes to wages, premiums, and vacations.
albertaworker.ca/news/edmonto...
Edmonton factory workers get new contract
It includes changes to wages, premiums, and vacations.
albertaworker.ca
February 4, 2026 at 11:46 AM
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Edmonton factory workers get new contract
It includes changes to wages, premiums, and vacations.
albertaworker.ca/news/edmonto...
Edmonton factory workers get new contract
It includes changes to wages, premiums, and vacations.
albertaworker.ca/news/edmonto...
Edmonton factory workers get new contract
It includes changes to wages, premiums, and vacations.
albertaworker.ca
February 4, 2026 at 11:39 AM
Today’s news story from @kimsiever.bsky.social
Edmonton factory workers get new contract
It includes changes to wages, premiums, and vacations.
albertaworker.ca/news/edmonto...
Edmonton factory workers get new contract
It includes changes to wages, premiums, and vacations.
albertaworker.ca/news/edmonto...