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CLAC trying to poach Fort McMurray workers
These workers unionized in 2022 with LIUNA, who got them a contract 5 months later.
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CLAC trying to poach Fort McMurray workers
These workers unionized in 2022 with LIUNA, who got them a contract 5 months later.
albertaworker.ca/news/clac-tr...
CLAC trying to poach Fort McMurray workers
These workers unionized in 2022 with LIUNA, who got them a contract 5 months later.
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December 27, 2025 at 5:34 PM
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clac ain't a union, tell them to FO.
December 27, 2025 at 8:32 PM
clac ain't a union, tell them to FO.
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December 27, 2025 at 9:08 PM
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Arbitrator gives Medicine Hat careworkers 6% raise
This is a better increase than in their last two contracts, but it still falls way short of keeping up with inflation.
albertaworker.ca/news/arbitra...
Arbitrator gives Medicine Hat careworkers 6% raise
This is a better increase than in their last two contracts, but it still falls way short of keeping up with inflation.
albertaworker.ca/news/arbitra...
Arbitrator gives Medicine Hat careworkers 6% raise
This is a better increase than in their last two contracts, but it still falls way short of keeping up with inflation.
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December 26, 2025 at 5:40 PM
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CLAC trying to poach Fort McMurray workers
These workers unionized in 2022 with LIUNA, who got them a contract 5 months later.
albertaworker.ca/news/clac-tr...
CLAC trying to poach Fort McMurray workers
These workers unionized in 2022 with LIUNA, who got them a contract 5 months later.
albertaworker.ca/news/clac-tr...
CLAC trying to poach Fort McMurray workers
These workers unionized in 2022 with LIUNA, who got them a contract 5 months later.
albertaworker.ca
December 27, 2025 at 5:30 PM
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CLAC trying to poach Fort McMurray workers
These workers unionized in 2022 with LIUNA, who got them a contract 5 months later.
albertaworker.ca/news/clac-tr...
CLAC trying to poach Fort McMurray workers
These workers unionized in 2022 with LIUNA, who got them a contract 5 months later.
albertaworker.ca/news/clac-tr...
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Fort McMurray Save-On Foods workers propose 10% annual raises
They have also proposed an additional paid holiday, 2 floater holidays, and a monthly gynaecological health day.
albertaworker.ca/news/fort-ma...
Fort McMurray Save-On Foods workers propose 10% annual raises
They have also proposed an additional paid holiday, 2 floater holidays, and a monthly gynaecological health day.
albertaworker.ca/news/fort-ma...
Fort Mac Save-On workers propose 10% annual raises
They have also proposed an additional paid holiday, 2 floater holidays, and a monthly gynaecological health day.
albertaworker.ca
December 25, 2025 at 9:59 PM
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Arbitrator gives Medicine Hat careworkers 6% raise
This is a better increase than in their last two contracts, but it still falls way short of keeping up with inflation.
albertaworker.ca/news/arbitra...
Arbitrator gives Medicine Hat careworkers 6% raise
This is a better increase than in their last two contracts, but it still falls way short of keeping up with inflation.
albertaworker.ca/news/arbitra...
Arbitrator gives Medicine Hat careworkers 6% raise
This is a better increase than in their last two contracts, but it still falls way short of keeping up with inflation.
albertaworker.ca
December 26, 2025 at 5:31 PM
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Arbitrator gives Medicine Hat careworkers 6% raise
This is a better increase than in their last two contracts, but it still falls way short of keeping up with inflation.
albertaworker.ca/news/arbitra...
Arbitrator gives Medicine Hat careworkers 6% raise
This is a better increase than in their last two contracts, but it still falls way short of keeping up with inflation.
albertaworker.ca/news/arbitra...
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CLAC files to poach 400 workers from UFCW
These workers left CLAC to join UFCW in 2023. But CLAC started it, when they took them from UFCW in 2017.
albertaworker.ca/news/clac-fi...
CLAC files to poach 400 workers from UFCW
These workers left CLAC to join UFCW in 2023. But CLAC started it, when they took them from UFCW in 2017.
albertaworker.ca/news/clac-fi...
CLAC files to poach 400 workers from UFCW
These workers left CLAC to join UFCW in 2023. But CLAC started it, when they took them from UFCW in 2017.
albertaworker.ca
December 24, 2025 at 5:28 PM
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Yesterday, a reader of The Alberta Worker sent in $25 to help support independent labour journalism in Alberta.
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December 25, 2025 at 12:11 AM
Yesterday, a reader of The Alberta Worker sent in $25 to help support independent labour journalism in Alberta.
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Fort McMurray Save-On Foods workers propose 10% annual raises
They have also proposed an additional paid holiday, 2 floater holidays, and a monthly gynaecological health day.
albertaworker.ca/news/fort-ma...
Fort McMurray Save-On Foods workers propose 10% annual raises
They have also proposed an additional paid holiday, 2 floater holidays, and a monthly gynaecological health day.
albertaworker.ca/news/fort-ma...
Fort Mac Save-On workers propose 10% annual raises
They have also proposed an additional paid holiday, 2 floater holidays, and a monthly gynaecological health day.
albertaworker.ca
December 25, 2025 at 9:54 PM
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Fort McMurray Save-On Foods workers propose 10% annual raises
They have also proposed an additional paid holiday, 2 floater holidays, and a monthly gynaecological health day.
albertaworker.ca/news/fort-ma...
Fort McMurray Save-On Foods workers propose 10% annual raises
They have also proposed an additional paid holiday, 2 floater holidays, and a monthly gynaecological health day.
albertaworker.ca/news/fort-ma...
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And then there is also their whining about equalisation because they just don't grasp how it works. albertaworker.ca/politics/deb...
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.
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December 24, 2025 at 4:57 PM
And then there is also their whining about equalisation because they just don't grasp how it works. albertaworker.ca/politics/deb...
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ALRB certified 28 unionized workplaces in Nov 2025
The certificates include construction workers, education workers, and nursing workers.
albertaworker.ca/news/alrb-ce...
ALRB certified 28 unionized workplaces in Nov 2025
The certificates include construction workers, education workers, and nursing workers.
albertaworker.ca/news/alrb-ce...
ALRB certified 28 unionized workplaces in Nov 2025
The certificates include construction workers, education workers, and nursing workers.
albertaworker.ca
December 23, 2025 at 12:50 PM
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Yesterday, a reader of The Alberta Worker sent $100 to support independent labour journalism in Alberta.
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No billionaire backing
No government grants
No annoying ads
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Last month, 177 readers of The Alberta Worker sent in over $2,900 in donations, monthly subscriptions, and annual subscriptions.
The year-to-date total has now passed the $24,000 mark.
The Alberta Worker relies solely on the generosity of its readers.
albertaworker.ca/support
The year-to-date total has now passed the $24,000 mark.
The Alberta Worker relies solely on the generosity of its readers.
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Support independent journalism
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December 23, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Yesterday, a reader of The Alberta Worker sent $100 to support independent labour journalism in Alberta.
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Remember, The Alberta Worker is 100% funded by its generous readers.
No billionaire backing
No government grants
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CLAC files to poach 400 workers from UFCW
These workers left CLAC to join UFCW in 2023. But CLAC started it, when they took them from UFCW in 2017.
albertaworker.ca/news/clac-fi...
CLAC files to poach 400 workers from UFCW
These workers left CLAC to join UFCW in 2023. But CLAC started it, when they took them from UFCW in 2017.
albertaworker.ca/news/clac-fi...
CLAC files to poach 400 workers from UFCW
These workers left CLAC to join UFCW in 2023. But CLAC started it, when they took them from UFCW in 2017.
albertaworker.ca
December 24, 2025 at 5:25 PM
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CLAC files to poach 400 workers from UFCW
These workers left CLAC to join UFCW in 2023. But CLAC started it, when they took them from UFCW in 2017.
albertaworker.ca/news/clac-fi...
CLAC files to poach 400 workers from UFCW
These workers left CLAC to join UFCW in 2023. But CLAC started it, when they took them from UFCW in 2017.
albertaworker.ca/news/clac-fi...
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AHS shut down emergency departments for 13 Alberta hospitals last month
One of these emergency departments had no in-person physicians for over 400 hours.
albertaworker.ca/news/ahs-shu...
AHS shut down emergency departments for 13 Alberta hospitals last month
One of these emergency departments had no in-person physicians for over 400 hours.
albertaworker.ca/news/ahs-shu...
AHS shut down ERs for 13 AB hospitals in Nov 2025
One of these emergency departments had no in-person physicians for over 400 hours.
albertaworker.ca
December 22, 2025 at 12:12 PM
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The government is causing harm on purpose by withholding funding.
This is political violence.
This is political violence.
December 22, 2025 at 1:30 PM
The government is causing harm on purpose by withholding funding.
This is political violence.
This is political violence.
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A reader of The Alberta Worker sent in a $500 donation over the weekend.
This will go a long way to help keep independent labour journalism alive in Alberta.
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This will go a long way to help keep independent labour journalism alive in Alberta.
You can help, too.
albertaworker.ca/support
Last month, 177 readers of The Alberta Worker sent in over $2,900 in donations, monthly subscriptions, and annual subscriptions.
The year-to-date total has now passed the $24,000 mark.
The Alberta Worker relies solely on the generosity of its readers.
albertaworker.ca/support
The year-to-date total has now passed the $24,000 mark.
The Alberta Worker relies solely on the generosity of its readers.
albertaworker.ca/support
Support independent journalism
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December 22, 2025 at 5:40 PM
A reader of The Alberta Worker sent in a $500 donation over the weekend.
This will go a long way to help keep independent labour journalism alive in Alberta.
You can help, too.
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The fact that the ABNDP somehow can't manage to make hay out of this (and so much more) says ... A lot.
Today‘s news story from @kimsiever.bsky.social
AHS shut down emergency departments for 13 Alberta hospitals last month
One of these emergency departments had no in-person physicians for over 400 hours.
albertaworker.ca/news/ahs-shu...
AHS shut down emergency departments for 13 Alberta hospitals last month
One of these emergency departments had no in-person physicians for over 400 hours.
albertaworker.ca/news/ahs-shu...
AHS shut down ERs for 13 AB hospitals in Nov 2025
One of these emergency departments had no in-person physicians for over 400 hours.
albertaworker.ca
December 22, 2025 at 5:53 PM
The fact that the ABNDP somehow can't manage to make hay out of this (and so much more) says ... A lot.
Today’s news story from @kimsiever.bsky.social
ALRB certified 28 unionized workplaces in Nov 2025
The certificates include construction workers, education workers, and nursing workers.
albertaworker.ca/news/alrb-ce...
ALRB certified 28 unionized workplaces in Nov 2025
The certificates include construction workers, education workers, and nursing workers.
albertaworker.ca/news/alrb-ce...
ALRB certified 28 unionized workplaces in Nov 2025
The certificates include construction workers, education workers, and nursing workers.
albertaworker.ca
December 23, 2025 at 12:47 PM
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ALRB certified 28 unionized workplaces in Nov 2025
The certificates include construction workers, education workers, and nursing workers.
albertaworker.ca/news/alrb-ce...
ALRB certified 28 unionized workplaces in Nov 2025
The certificates include construction workers, education workers, and nursing workers.
albertaworker.ca/news/alrb-ce...
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Calgary factory workers get new contract
The new collective agreement includes wages increases and an expanded definition of immediate family for bereavement leave.
albertaworker.ca/news/calgary...
Calgary factory workers get new contract
The new collective agreement includes wages increases and an expanded definition of immediate family for bereavement leave.
albertaworker.ca/news/calgary...
Calgary factory workers get new contract
The new collective agreement includes wages increases and an expanded definition of immediate family for bereavement leave.
albertaworker.ca
December 20, 2025 at 5:36 PM
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AHS shut down emergency departments for 13 Alberta hospitals last month
One of these emergency departments had no in-person physicians for over 400 hours.
albertaworker.ca/news/ahs-shu...
AHS shut down emergency departments for 13 Alberta hospitals last month
One of these emergency departments had no in-person physicians for over 400 hours.
albertaworker.ca/news/ahs-shu...
AHS shut down ERs for 13 AB hospitals in Nov 2025
One of these emergency departments had no in-person physicians for over 400 hours.
albertaworker.ca
December 22, 2025 at 11:59 AM
Today‘s news story from @kimsiever.bsky.social
AHS shut down emergency departments for 13 Alberta hospitals last month
One of these emergency departments had no in-person physicians for over 400 hours.
albertaworker.ca/news/ahs-shu...
AHS shut down emergency departments for 13 Alberta hospitals last month
One of these emergency departments had no in-person physicians for over 400 hours.
albertaworker.ca/news/ahs-shu...
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Signage workers narrowly approve new contract
The collective agreement brings wage increases, a new outdoor work premium, and changes to night shift pay, sick days, and travel costs.
albertaworker.ca/news/signage...
Signage workers narrowly approve new contract
The collective agreement brings wage increases, a new outdoor work premium, and changes to night shift pay, sick days, and travel costs.
albertaworker.ca/news/signage...
Signage workers narrowly approve new contract
The collective agreement brings wage increases, a new outdoor work premium, and changes to night shift pay, sick days, and travel costs.
albertaworker.ca
December 19, 2025 at 12:08 PM
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Calgary factory workers get new contract
The new collective agreement includes wages increases and an expanded definition of immediate family for bereavement leave.
albertaworker.ca/news/calgary...
Calgary factory workers get new contract
The new collective agreement includes wages increases and an expanded definition of immediate family for bereavement leave.
albertaworker.ca/news/calgary...
Calgary factory workers get new contract
The new collective agreement includes wages increases and an expanded definition of immediate family for bereavement leave.
albertaworker.ca
December 20, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Today’s news story from @kimsiever.bsky.social
Calgary factory workers get new contract
The new collective agreement includes wages increases and an expanded definition of immediate family for bereavement leave.
albertaworker.ca/news/calgary...
Calgary factory workers get new contract
The new collective agreement includes wages increases and an expanded definition of immediate family for bereavement leave.
albertaworker.ca/news/calgary...
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December 18, 2025 at 9:47 PM
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