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Hey, fellow workers.
175 readers of The Alberta Worker sent in nearly $2000 to support independent labour journalism in Alberta.
Total contributions for 2025 have now passed the $20,000 mark, and it is on track to finish higher than 2023 and 2024.
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175 readers of The Alberta Worker sent in nearly $2000 to support independent labour journalism in Alberta.
Total contributions for 2025 have now passed the $20,000 mark, and it is on track to finish higher than 2023 and 2024.
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Lethbridge distillery workers to vote on new contract
The contract offers a 15% wage increase over 5 years, plus improvements in vision care, dental, life insurance, and pension.
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Lethbridge distillery workers to vote on new contract
The contract offers a 15% wage increase over 5 years, plus improvements in vision care, dental, life insurance, and pension.
albertaworker.ca/news/lethbri...
Lethbridge distillery workers to vote on new contract
The contract offers a 15% wage increase over 5 years, plus improvements in vision care, dental, life insurance, and pension.
albertaworker.ca
November 13, 2025 at 12:19 PM
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Lethbridge distillery workers to vote on new contract
The contract offers a 15% wage increase over 5 years, plus improvements in vision care, dental, life insurance, and pension.
albertaworker.ca/news/lethbri...
Lethbridge distillery workers to vote on new contract
The contract offers a 15% wage increase over 5 years, plus improvements in vision care, dental, life insurance, and pension.
albertaworker.ca/news/lethbri...
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Yesterday, a reader of The Alberta Worker sent in a $600 one-time donation to support independent labour journalism.
Remember, The Alberta Worker is 100% funded by its readers.
No billionaire backing.
No government grants.
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Remember, The Alberta Worker is 100% funded by its readers.
No billionaire backing.
No government grants.
No annoying ads.
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Support independent journalism
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November 12, 2025 at 11:37 PM
Yesterday, a reader of The Alberta Worker sent in a $600 one-time donation to support independent labour journalism.
Remember, The Alberta Worker is 100% funded by its readers.
No billionaire backing.
No government grants.
No annoying ads.
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Remember, The Alberta Worker is 100% funded by its readers.
No billionaire backing.
No government grants.
No annoying ads.
albertaworker.ca/support
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Alberta NDP give workers 12% raise
But with an 8% cut to real wages in their last contract, it amounts to about 4%, and that has been eaten up in the first 21 months of the new contract.
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Alberta NDP give workers 12% raise
But with an 8% cut to real wages in their last contract, it amounts to about 4%, and that has been eaten up in the first 21 months of the new contract.
albertaworker.ca/news/alberta...
Alberta NDP give workers 12% raise
But with an 8% cut to real wages in their last contract, it amounts to about 4%, and that has been eaten up in the first 21 months of the new contract.
albertaworker.ca
November 12, 2025 at 12:26 PM
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What is a renoviction?
Has your landlord told you that you need to move so they can rent your home to family? Or so they can renovate the property?
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What is a renoviction?
Has your landlord told you that you need to move so they can rent your home to family? Or so they can renovate the property?
albertaworker.ca/politics/wha...
What is a renoviction?
Has your landlord told you that you need to move so they can rent your home to family? Or so they can renovate the property?
albertaworker.ca
November 12, 2025 at 5:43 PM
The latest editorial I wrote for @abworker.bsky.social
What is a renoviction?
Has your landlord told you that you need to move so they can rent your home to family? Or so they can renovate the property?
albertaworker.ca/politics/wha...
What is a renoviction?
Has your landlord told you that you need to move so they can rent your home to family? Or so they can renovate the property?
albertaworker.ca/politics/wha...
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Yesterday, several readers of The Alberta Worker extended generosity.
4 readers sent in a combined $350 in one-time donations, and 1 reader signed up for a $10 monthly subscription.
Remember, 100% of The Alberta Worker’s revenue comes from its readers.
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4 readers sent in a combined $350 in one-time donations, and 1 reader signed up for a $10 monthly subscription.
Remember, 100% of The Alberta Worker’s revenue comes from its readers.
albertaworker.ca/support
Support independent journalism
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November 11, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Yesterday, several readers of The Alberta Worker extended generosity.
4 readers sent in a combined $350 in one-time donations, and 1 reader signed up for a $10 monthly subscription.
Remember, 100% of The Alberta Worker’s revenue comes from its readers.
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4 readers sent in a combined $350 in one-time donations, and 1 reader signed up for a $10 monthly subscription.
Remember, 100% of The Alberta Worker’s revenue comes from its readers.
albertaworker.ca/support
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Lethbridge gained 1 doctor over the past 6 years
Lethbridge had 4 more physicians in Q3 2025 than it had in Q3 2024, but years of decreases and slow recruitment have resulted in just 1 new doctor since 2019.
albertaworker.ca/news/lethbri...
Lethbridge gained 1 doctor over the past 6 years
Lethbridge had 4 more physicians in Q3 2025 than it had in Q3 2024, but years of decreases and slow recruitment have resulted in just 1 new doctor since 2019.
albertaworker.ca/news/lethbri...
Lethbridge gained 1 doctor in 6 years
Lethbridge had 4 more physicians in the third quarter of 2025 than it had at the same time last year, but years of decreases and slow recruitment have resulted in just 1 new doctor since the end of…
albertaworker.ca
November 11, 2025 at 3:14 PM
The latest news story I wrote for @abworker.bsky.social
Today’s news story from @kimsiever.bsky.social
Alberta NDP give workers 12% raise
But with an 8% cut to real wages in their last contract, it amounts to about 4%, and that has been eaten up in the first 21 months of the new contract.
albertaworker.ca/news/alberta...
Alberta NDP give workers 12% raise
But with an 8% cut to real wages in their last contract, it amounts to about 4%, and that has been eaten up in the first 21 months of the new contract.
albertaworker.ca/news/alberta...
Alberta NDP give workers 12% raise
But with an 8% cut to real wages in their last contract, it amounts to about 4%, and that has been eaten up in the first 21 months of the new contract.
albertaworker.ca
November 12, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Today’s news story from @kimsiever.bsky.social
Alberta NDP give workers 12% raise
But with an 8% cut to real wages in their last contract, it amounts to about 4%, and that has been eaten up in the first 21 months of the new contract.
albertaworker.ca/news/alberta...
Alberta NDP give workers 12% raise
But with an 8% cut to real wages in their last contract, it amounts to about 4%, and that has been eaten up in the first 21 months of the new contract.
albertaworker.ca/news/alberta...
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Nearly 12,000 Alberta men lost their full-time jobs last month
Also, Alberta dropped to third place for median full-time wages.
albertaworker.ca/news/nearly-...
Nearly 12,000 Alberta men lost their full-time jobs last month
Also, Alberta dropped to third place for median full-time wages.
albertaworker.ca/news/nearly-...
Nearly 12K AB men lost their full-time jobs in Oct
Also, Alberta dropped to third place for median full-time wages.
albertaworker.ca
November 10, 2025 at 2:51 PM
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Last week, a reader of The Alberta Worker signed for a $500 monthly subscription.
Yes, you read that right. $500 a month.
This is amazing and will make a huge difference in continuing to provide independent labour journalism in Alberta.
albertaworker.ca/support
Yes, you read that right. $500 a month.
This is amazing and will make a huge difference in continuing to provide independent labour journalism in Alberta.
albertaworker.ca/support
November 10, 2025 at 10:02 PM
Last week, a reader of The Alberta Worker signed for a $500 monthly subscription.
Yes, you read that right. $500 a month.
This is amazing and will make a huge difference in continuing to provide independent labour journalism in Alberta.
albertaworker.ca/support
Yes, you read that right. $500 a month.
This is amazing and will make a huge difference in continuing to provide independent labour journalism in Alberta.
albertaworker.ca/support
Today’s news story from @kimsiever.bsky.social
Lethbridge gained 1 doctor over the past 6 years
Lethbridge had 4 more physicians in Q3 2025 than it had in Q3 2024, but years of decreases and slow recruitment have resulted in just 1 new doctor since 2019.
albertaworker.ca/news/lethbri...
Lethbridge gained 1 doctor over the past 6 years
Lethbridge had 4 more physicians in Q3 2025 than it had in Q3 2024, but years of decreases and slow recruitment have resulted in just 1 new doctor since 2019.
albertaworker.ca/news/lethbri...
Lethbridge gained 1 doctor in 6 years
Lethbridge had 4 more physicians in the third quarter of 2025 than it had at the same time last year, but years of decreases and slow recruitment have resulted in just 1 new doctor since the end of…
albertaworker.ca
November 11, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Today’s news story from @kimsiever.bsky.social
Lethbridge gained 1 doctor over the past 6 years
Lethbridge had 4 more physicians in Q3 2025 than it had in Q3 2024, but years of decreases and slow recruitment have resulted in just 1 new doctor since 2019.
albertaworker.ca/news/lethbri...
Lethbridge gained 1 doctor over the past 6 years
Lethbridge had 4 more physicians in Q3 2025 than it had in Q3 2024, but years of decreases and slow recruitment have resulted in just 1 new doctor since 2019.
albertaworker.ca/news/lethbri...
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14 AB hospitals lost their ERs in September 2025.
Two of these emergency departments were closed for over 400 hours. albertaworker.ca/news/14-ab-h...
Two of these emergency departments were closed for over 400 hours. albertaworker.ca/news/14-ab-h...
14 AB hospitals lost their ER in September 2025
Two of these emergency departments were closed for over 400 hours.
albertaworker.ca
November 7, 2025 at 7:43 AM
14 AB hospitals lost their ERs in September 2025.
Two of these emergency departments were closed for over 400 hours. albertaworker.ca/news/14-ab-h...
Two of these emergency departments were closed for over 400 hours. albertaworker.ca/news/14-ab-h...
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Two of these emergency departments were closed for over 400 hours.
albertaworker.ca/news/14-ab-h...
#Alberta
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#Alberta
14 AB hospitals lost their ER in September 2025
Two of these emergency departments were closed for over 400 hours.
albertaworker.ca
November 7, 2025 at 9:25 AM
Two of these emergency departments were closed for over 400 hours.
albertaworker.ca/news/14-ab-h...
#Alberta
albertaworker.ca/news/14-ab-h...
#Alberta
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Lethbridge library workers waiting 3 years for new contract
They will be operating an information picket at the downtown branch of the Lethbridge Public Library tomorrow.
albertaworker.ca/news/leth-li...
Lethbridge library workers waiting 3 years for new contract
They will be operating an information picket at the downtown branch of the Lethbridge Public Library tomorrow.
albertaworker.ca/news/leth-li...
Leth. library workers waiting 3 years for new contract
They will be operating an information picket at the downtown branch of the Lethbridge Public Library tomorrow.
albertaworker.ca
November 7, 2025 at 12:10 PM
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The City of Lethbridge is garbage when it comes to Library stuff (and any public services, really), and Lethbridge Public workers are without contract going on 3 years.
new story from @abworker.bsky.social
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Leth. library workers waiting 3 years for new contract
They will be operating an information picket at the downtown branch of the Lethbridge Public Library tomorrow.
albertaworker.ca
November 7, 2025 at 5:56 PM
The City of Lethbridge is garbage when it comes to Library stuff (and any public services, really), and Lethbridge Public workers are without contract going on 3 years.
new story from @abworker.bsky.social
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new story from @abworker.bsky.social
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Today’s news story from @kimsiever.bsky.social
Nearly 12,000 Alberta men lost their full-time jobs last month
Also, Alberta dropped to third place for median full-time wages.
albertaworker.ca/news/nearly-...
Nearly 12,000 Alberta men lost their full-time jobs last month
Also, Alberta dropped to third place for median full-time wages.
albertaworker.ca/news/nearly-...
Nearly 12K AB men lost their full-time jobs in Oct
Also, Alberta dropped to third place for median full-time wages.
albertaworker.ca
November 10, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Today’s news story from @kimsiever.bsky.social
Nearly 12,000 Alberta men lost their full-time jobs last month
Also, Alberta dropped to third place for median full-time wages.
albertaworker.ca/news/nearly-...
Nearly 12,000 Alberta men lost their full-time jobs last month
Also, Alberta dropped to third place for median full-time wages.
albertaworker.ca/news/nearly-...
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Today’s news story from @kimsiever.bsky.social
Alberta saw 1,400 more doctor registrations last quarter
They received only 80 more in the previous quarter.
albertaworker.ca/news/ab-saw-...
Alberta saw 1,400 more doctor registrations last quarter
They received only 80 more in the previous quarter.
albertaworker.ca/news/ab-saw-...
AB saw 1,400 more doctor registrations last quarter
They received only 80 more in the previous quarter.
albertaworker.ca
November 6, 2025 at 12:41 PM
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Last week, the governor of the Bank of Canada said that unless something changes, our standard of living will be shrink.
albertaworker.ca/politics/ban...
Last week, the governor of the Bank of Canada said that unless something changes, our standard of living will be shrink.
albertaworker.ca/politics/ban...
Bank of Canada: Brace for lower living standards
Last week, the governor of the Bank of Canada said that unless something changes, our standard of living will be shrink.
albertaworker.ca
November 6, 2025 at 4:36 PM
The latest editorial I wrote for @abworker.bsky.social
Last week, the governor of the Bank of Canada said that unless something changes, our standard of living will be shrink.
albertaworker.ca/politics/ban...
Last week, the governor of the Bank of Canada said that unless something changes, our standard of living will be shrink.
albertaworker.ca/politics/ban...
Today’s news story from @kimsiever.bsky.social
Lethbridge library workers waiting 3 years for new contract
They will be operating an information picket at the downtown branch of the Lethbridge Public Library tomorrow.
albertaworker.ca/news/leth-li...
Lethbridge library workers waiting 3 years for new contract
They will be operating an information picket at the downtown branch of the Lethbridge Public Library tomorrow.
albertaworker.ca/news/leth-li...
Leth. library workers waiting 3 years for new contract
They will be operating an information picket at the downtown branch of the Lethbridge Public Library tomorrow.
albertaworker.ca
November 7, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Today’s news story from @kimsiever.bsky.social
Lethbridge library workers waiting 3 years for new contract
They will be operating an information picket at the downtown branch of the Lethbridge Public Library tomorrow.
albertaworker.ca/news/leth-li...
Lethbridge library workers waiting 3 years for new contract
They will be operating an information picket at the downtown branch of the Lethbridge Public Library tomorrow.
albertaworker.ca/news/leth-li...
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Athabasca University workers say wage offer is too low
These workers have been waiting for nearly a year and a half for a new collective agreement.
albertaworker.ca/news/athabas...
Athabasca University workers say wage offer is too low
These workers have been waiting for nearly a year and a half for a new collective agreement.
albertaworker.ca/news/athabas...
Athabasca University workers say wage offer is too low
These workers have been waiting for nearly a year and a half for a new collective agreement.
albertaworker.ca
November 5, 2025 at 12:24 PM
The latest news story I wrote for @abworker.bsky.social
Today’s news story from @kimsiever.bsky.social
Alberta saw 1,400 more doctor registrations last quarter
They received only 80 more in the previous quarter.
albertaworker.ca/news/ab-saw-...
Alberta saw 1,400 more doctor registrations last quarter
They received only 80 more in the previous quarter.
albertaworker.ca/news/ab-saw-...
AB saw 1,400 more doctor registrations last quarter
They received only 80 more in the previous quarter.
albertaworker.ca
November 6, 2025 at 12:36 PM
Today’s news story from @kimsiever.bsky.social
Alberta saw 1,400 more doctor registrations last quarter
They received only 80 more in the previous quarter.
albertaworker.ca/news/ab-saw-...
Alberta saw 1,400 more doctor registrations last quarter
They received only 80 more in the previous quarter.
albertaworker.ca/news/ab-saw-...
Today’s news story from @kimsiever.bsky.social
Athabasca University workers say wage offer is too low
These workers have been waiting for nearly a year and a half for a new collective agreement.
albertaworker.ca/news/athabas...
Athabasca University workers say wage offer is too low
These workers have been waiting for nearly a year and a half for a new collective agreement.
albertaworker.ca/news/athabas...
Athabasca University workers say wage offer is too low
These workers have been waiting for nearly a year and a half for a new collective agreement.
albertaworker.ca
November 5, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Today’s news story from @kimsiever.bsky.social
Athabasca University workers say wage offer is too low
These workers have been waiting for nearly a year and a half for a new collective agreement.
albertaworker.ca/news/athabas...
Athabasca University workers say wage offer is too low
These workers have been waiting for nearly a year and a half for a new collective agreement.
albertaworker.ca/news/athabas...
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Rexall workers approve new contracts
The new collective agreements cover workers in outgoing hospital locations in Calgary and U of A locations in Edmonton.
albertaworker.ca/news/rexall-...
Rexall workers approve new contracts
The new collective agreements cover workers in outgoing hospital locations in Calgary and U of A locations in Edmonton.
albertaworker.ca/news/rexall-...
Rexall workers approve new contracts
The new collective agreements cover workers in outgoing hospital locations in Calgary and U of A locations in Edmonton.
albertaworker.ca
November 4, 2025 at 12:19 PM
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Weird, why are Edmonton workers getting less than Calgary? Especially those increases?
Today’s news story @kimsiever.bsky.social
Rexall workers approve new contracts
The new collective agreements cover workers in outgoing hospital locations in Calgary and U of A locations in Edmonton.
albertaworker.ca/news/rexall-...
Rexall workers approve new contracts
The new collective agreements cover workers in outgoing hospital locations in Calgary and U of A locations in Edmonton.
albertaworker.ca/news/rexall-...
Rexall workers approve new contracts
The new collective agreements cover workers in outgoing hospital locations in Calgary and U of A locations in Edmonton.
albertaworker.ca
November 4, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Weird, why are Edmonton workers getting less than Calgary? Especially those increases?
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Factory workers approve 10% wage increase
They also get increased boot allowance, meal allowance, employer pension contributions, and dental coverage.
albertaworker.ca/news/factory...
Factory workers approve 10% wage increase
They also get increased boot allowance, meal allowance, employer pension contributions, and dental coverage.
albertaworker.ca/news/factory...
Factory workers approve 10% wage increase
They also get increased boot allowance, meal allowance, employer pension contributions, and dental coverage.
albertaworker.ca
November 3, 2025 at 12:20 PM
The latest news story I wrote for @abworker.bsky.social