From Gil McGowan and Siobhan Vipond, President and Secretary Treasurer of the Alberta Federation of Labour

Alberta unions release pre-election blueprint for jobs and prosperity in a changing world

EDMONTON, (Mar. 11, 2019) – On Wednesday, Mar. 13, 2019, the Alberta Federation of Labour will unveil the Alberta labour movement’s 12-point plan for the future of Alberta at a luncheon event for union leaders and activists in Edmonton.

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The Alberta Federation of Labour is holding Political Action Training Forums in Edmonton and Calgary to help labour activists get ready for the upcoming election. These forums will provide introductory sessions which will cover an overview of electoral campaigns and the essential tools needed for labour activists wanting to get involved in supporting a labour-friendly candidate’s municipal, provincial or federal election campaign. Participants will learn about voting in the election, gain hands-on training for member to member campaigning and take away an informed understanding of what needs to be done when volunteering for a campaign.

Posters for the events are available for sharing:

Edmonton - March 26

Calgary - March 28

Poster with both events listed is available here.

Poverty rate for persons under 18 has been cut in half since 2015

$2-billion private sector investment will create jobs and add value to Alberta’s energy resources