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1,200 nursing care workers to vote on new contract Employed by CapitalCare, these health care aides and licensed practical nurses could get pay increases and improved health benefits.
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1,200 nursing care workers to vote on new contract
Employed by CapitalCare, these health care aides and licensed practical nurses could get pay increases and improved health benefits.
https://albertaworker.ca/news/1200-nursing-care-workers-to-vote-on-new-contract/
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Avenue Living accused of unionbusting Their maintenance workers in Bonnyville unionized over 3 years ago, and they still do not have a collective agreement.
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Avenue Living accused of unionbusting
Their maintenance workers in Bonnyville unionized over 3 years ago, and they still do not have a collective agreement.
https://albertaworker.ca/news/avenue-living-accused-of-unionbusting/
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Anna MacLaren: Lethbridge labour leader
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Anna MacLaren: Lethbridge labour leader
MacLaren was a trailblazer and arguably one Lethbridge’s most influential labour leaders.
https://albertaworker.ca/politics/anna-maclaren-lethbridge-labour-leader/
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This is "hostility" to Alberta. 🙄
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Learn more at
albertaworker.ca/podcast
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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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Northern Lakes College workers get 12% raise Unfortunately, they had experienced a real wage cut of nearly 19% over their last two collective agreements, so it falls short of helping them keep up with inflation.
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Northern Lakes College workers get 12% raise
Unfortunately, they had experienced a real wage cut of nearly 19% over their last two collective agreements, so it falls short of helping them keep up with inflation.
https://albertaworker.ca/news/northern-lakes-college-workers-get-12-raise/
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Dairy workers in Blackfalds vote 100% to unionize The dozen or so workers filed for union certification less than a month ago and are employed with WD Processing.
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Dairy workers in Blackfalds vote 100% to unionize
The dozen or so workers filed for union certification less than a month ago and are employed with WD Processing.
https://albertaworker.ca/news/dairy-workers-in-blackfalds-vote-100-to-unionize/
5 days ago
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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.
https://albertaworker.ca/politics/debunking-the-conservative-myth-about-equalization-payments/
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6 days ago
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Anna MacLaren: Lethbridge labour leader
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Anna MacLaren: Lethbridge labour leader
MacLaren was a trailblazer and arguably one Lethbridge’s most influential labour leaders.
https://albertaworker.ca/politics/anna-maclaren-lethbridge-labour-leader/
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Medicine Hat College workers approve 12% raise The new collective agreement also includes market adjustments and improvements to shift differential and health benefits.
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Medicine Hat College workers approve 12% raise
The new collective agreement also includes market adjustments and improvements to shift differential and health benefits.
https://albertaworker.ca/news/medicine-hat-college-workers-approve-12-raise/
6 days ago
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7 days ago
This is the first improvement since 2020.
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Canada’s democracy index increases under Carney
This is the first improvement since 2020.
https://albertaworker.ca/news/canadas-democracy-index-increases-under-carney/
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ALRB certified 9 unionized workplaces last month The certificates include baristas, concrete quality control technicians, and workers employed in long-term care, education support, and rail maintenance.
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ALRB certified 9 unionized workplaces in April 2026
The certificates include baristas, concrete quality control technicians, and workers employed in long-term care, education support, and rail maintenance.
https://albertaworker.ca/news/alrb-certified-9-unionized-workplaces-in-april-2026/
7 days ago
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9 days ago
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Canada’s democracy index increases under Carney This is the first improvement since 2020.
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Canada’s democracy index increases under Carney
This is the first improvement since 2020.
https://albertaworker.ca/news/canadas-democracy-index-increases-under-carney/
7 days ago
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AxeDame
10 days ago
Bluesky really needs a sarcasm font. ☺️
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11 days ago
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10 days ago
A reader of The Alberta Worker sent in a $25 donation yesterday to support independent labour journalism in Alberta. You can, too.
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Lloydminster housing workers get new contract It includes raises ranging from 6.23% to 11.73% for starting wages.
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Lloydminster housing workers get new contract
It includes raises ranging from 6.23% to 11.73% for starting wages.
https://albertaworker.ca/news/lloydminster-housing-workers-get-new-contract/
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Kevin
11 days ago
So it's a pay cut, not a raise. Given inflation and costs of living.
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Alberta steelmaker accused of unionbusting Local 5220 of the United Steelworkers is accusing AltaSteel of avoiding meeting with the workers’ bargaining committee to negotiate a new collective agreement.
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Alberta steelmaker accused of unionbusting
Local 5220 of the United Steelworkers is accusing AltaSteel of avoiding meeting with the workers’ bargaining committee to negotiate a new collective agreement.
https://albertaworker.ca/news/alberta-steelmaker-accused-of-unionbusting/
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12 days ago
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What is class collaboration? Maintaining the status quo will always benefit those who already benefit from it. And that will not be the workers.
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What is class collaboration?
Maintaining the status quo will always benefit those who already benefit from it. And that will not be the workers.
https://albertaworker.ca/politics/what-is-class-collaboration/
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Bow Valley College workers to vote on 12% raise They had originally asked for a 26% raise, given that they had seen a drop in real wages of 22% during their last two collective agreements.
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Bow Valley College workers to vote on 12% raise
They had originally asked for a 26% raise, given that they had seen a drop in real wages of 22% during their last two collective agreements.
https://albertaworker.ca/news/bow-valley-college-workers-to-vote-on-12-raise/
12 days ago
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Care home provider offers 1% annual raise to workers Real wages for these workers are nearly 20% lower than they were back in 2017.
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Care home provider offers 1% annual raise to workers
Real wages for these workers are nearly 20% lower than they were back in 2017.
https://albertaworker.ca/news/care-home-provider-offers-1-annual-raise-to-workers/
13 days ago
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14 days ago
I have been a guest speaker at 3 conferences in 2026 so far. If your union or nonprofit is organizing an AGM, conference, or symposium and is looking for speakers, reach out to me.
albertaworker.ca/speaking/
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Where is Kim Siever speaking?
Contact me at
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or on Twitter for speaking opportunities. Upcoming No speaking engagements scheduled at the moment. Past “Labour rights, worker advocacy, and the current lan…
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Work camp company accused of unionbusting Ontario-based Horizon Camp & Catering has been accused of terminating the employment of workers in connection with a recent unionization drive.
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Work camp company accused of unionbusting
Ontario-based Horizon Camp & Catering has been accused of terminating the employment of workers in connection with a recent unionization drive.
https://albertaworker.ca/news/work-camp-company-accused-of-unionbusting/
14 days ago
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Solstice 🇨🇦
16 days ago
The result of separatist rhetoric on your economy.
#abpoli
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#Canada
#MAY29
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Anaximander's Elbows Up Tardigrade Brigade 🍁🇨🇦🇺🇦🇬🇱
16 days ago
Of course Dani will blame Ottawa, while failing to mention that a new oil pipeline will create only a few hundred permanent jobs.
#abpoli
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UCP doing UCP things. Will blame the NDP. And the Libs.
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Okotoks care workers file to unionize If successful, it will affect almost 150 care workers employed by The Brenda Strafford Foundation.
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Okotoks care workers file to unionize
If successful, it will affect almost 150 care workers employed by The Brenda Strafford Foundation.
https://albertaworker.ca/news/okotoks-care-workers-file-to-unionize/
15 days ago
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The oil patch laid off 2200 people in April in Alberta.
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AB lost over 11,000 full-time jobs in April 2026
Our unemployment rate also increased.
https://albertaworker.ca/news/ab-lost-over-11000-full-time-jobs-in-april-2026/?utm_source=pushengage&utm_medium=pushnotification&utm_campaign=pushengage
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AB lost over 11,000 full-time jobs in April 2026 Our unemployment rate also increased.
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AB lost over 11,000 full-time jobs in April 2026
Our unemployment rate also increased.
https://albertaworker.ca/news/ab-lost-over-11000-full-time-jobs-in-april-2026/
16 days ago
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19 days ago
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Calgary poultry workers to vote on proposed contract The workers have waited over a year for a new collective agreement from Sofina Foods, and rejected the first offer back in February.
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Calgary poultry workers to vote on proposed contract
The workers have waited over a year for a new collective agreement from Sofina Foods, and rejected the first offer back in February.
https://albertaworker.ca/news/calgary-poultry-workers-to-vote-on-proposed-contract/
17 days ago
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19 days ago
Over 160 of you sent in financial support last month for independent labour journalism in Alberta. Thank you.
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19 days ago
The Alberta Colleges and Institutes Faculties Association invited me to speak at their conference this week. I spoke on labour rights, worker advocacy, and the current landscape for Alberta’s post-secondary worker. Here are my remarks:
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My speech at the ACIFA conference
I was invited to speak on labour rights, worker advocacy, and the current landscape for Alberta’s post-secondary worker.
https://albertaworker.ca/politics/my-speech-at-the-acifa-conference/
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Asphalt workers file to unionize If successful, it will affect 3 nurse practitioners employed by McAsphalt Industries Limited.
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Asphalt workers file to unionize
If successful, it will affect 3 nurse practitioners employed by McAsphalt Industries Limited.
https://albertaworker.ca/news/asphalt-workers-file-to-unionize/
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