By George Lee | The Macleod Gazette The UCP fears it will trigger further youth unemployment if it lands on a misguided reset …
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Smith defends back-to-work law, says decision is the democratic job of lawmakers
By Lisa Johnson and Jack Farrell Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is defending her government’s move to quickly pass back-to-work legislation invoking the Charter’s …
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Alberta unveils Upper Smoky Sub-Regional Plan to balance conservation and jobs
Alberta’s government has released the Upper Smoky Sub-Regional Plan, a framework that aims to protect 13,000 square kilometres of land in west-central …
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Teachers challenge Alberta law using notwithstanding clause to end strike
By Lisa Johnson and Jack Farrell Alberta teachers say they’re taking Premier Danielle Smith’s government to court for overriding their Charter rights to …
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By Alexandra Noad | Lethbridge Herald Albertans could see a minimum wage increase for the first time in over seven years if the …
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Alberta hospital, nursing staff vote overwhelmingly for striking ahead of mediation
By Lisa Johnson About 16,000 unionized Alberta hospital workers, including licensed practical nurses and health-care aides, have voted overwhelmingly to strike if necessary …
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By Bill Graveland A man in Calgary has died after he was backed over by a semi-truck in an industrial area. Police say …
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Unifor is criticizing Alberta’s back-to-work legislation as an attack on basic worker rights, saying the provincial government is fighting its own workers …
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More than 740,000 students head back to class in Alberta after teacher strike ends
It’s going to be a busy day for Alberta schools today as more than 740,000 students are set to return to class …
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By Lisa Johnson and Jack Farrell The head of Alberta’s teachers union says they will abide by a back-to-work order and will not …


