By Aaron Sousa The union representing more than 3,000 school support workers in Edmonton says their public school division is having substitute teachers …
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The Workers’ Compensation Board of Alberta (WCB) has announced an increase to the claim cost threshold for no-time-lost (NTL) claims, which will …
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Labour Relations
‘Not asking for a lot’: School support workers off the job in Edmonton, nearby area
By Aaron Sousa Education support workers gathered under pitch-black pre-dawn skies in Edmonton and nearby communities Monday to go on strike in a …
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CompensationFeatured
Alberta United Conservatives vote to boost MLA pay, taxpayer funding for their caucus
By Lisa Johnson and Jack Farrell Alberta United Conservative members of the legislature have voted to boost MLA salaries for the first time …
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Labour Relations
Education support workers in and near Edmonton could walk off job as soon as Monday
By Aaron Sousa More than 3,000 educational support workers in Edmonton and some nearby communities could walk off the job as early as …
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FeaturedImmigration
Police lay more assault charges against Calgary man who volunteered to help newcomers
By Lauren Krugel Police in Calgary have laid more charges against a man accused of sexually assaulting a newcomer to Canada whose family …
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FeaturedGovernment Policy & BudgetsTraining & Development
Alberta adds $450,000 to bursaries for northern workforce
Alberta will provide an extra $450,000 for the Northern Alberta Development Bursary (NADB), aiming to help more students cover post-secondary costs and …
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FeaturedLabour Relations
Thousands of school support staff hit Fort McMurray picket lines over wage dispute
Roughly 1,000 school support workers have hit picket lines in Fort McMurray, and union officials say the strike could go Alberta-wide by …
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Employment LawFeatured
Alberta driver’s firing over racist remarks, violent threats upheld by arbitrator
A driver’s termination for alleged racist comments and violent threats — including stating “I hate blacks,” raising his arm and saying “white …
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By Lisa Johnson A report from Canada’s chief actuary suggests Alberta would not be entitled to more than half of the Canada Pension …