Christina Gray
Alberta premier supports labour minister’s visit to Canada Post picket line
Alberta Premier Rachel Notley says it wasn’t inappropriate for her labour minister to show up at a picket line of Canada Post workers. Continue reading
More safety inspectors, enforcement could improve safety in Alberta classrooms: labour expert
By Julia Wong Digital Broadcast Journalist
Bob Barnetson, a labour relations professor at Athabasca University, said there is little incentive for employers to make workplaces safer for their employees. Continue reading
Tip skimming, harassment and inappropriate dress codes: Edmonton chef wants to see change in Alberta service industry
By Quinn Ohler Anchor/Reporter
After posting a call for complaints on social media, an Edmonton chef says he’s received more than 600 concerns about the service industry in Alberta from people who work in the sector. Continue reading
Regulations still not in place 2 years after Alberta NDP brought in farm safety legislation
More than two years after Alberta passed legislation with new safety rules for farms, Labour Minister Christina Gray says the province is still consulting and has no specific timeline to enact the regulations. Continue reading
Lethbridge Burger King under investigation after it’s accused of having foreign workers living in basement: labour minister
By Quinn Campbell Videographer
There are still many unanswered questions about an inspection done last Wednesday by Alberta Health Services at a Burger King restaurant located at 1950 3 Ave. S. in Lethbridge. Continue reading
Revamped workplace rules to make it easier for Albertans to refuse unsafe work
Workers would have the right to refuse dangerous work under new job site rules proposed by the Alberta government. Continue reading
Alberta NDP introducing prepaid fuel bill following gas-and-dash deaths
The Alberta NDP is introducing legislation in the fall session that would require drivers to pay before filling up at gas stations and make violence-prevention plans mandatory at retail fuel and convenience stores. Continue reading
Alberta urged to compensate farmers to make up costs of health and safety rules
An Alberta government panel is recommending the province subsidize farmers and ranchers to offset costs of new occupational health and safety rules. Continue reading
A closer look at proposed changes to Alberta’s workplace rules
Alberta’s NDP government on Wednesday tabled the first major overhaul of the province’s workplace rules in almost 30 years. Continue reading
NDP announces labour law changes to bring ‘Alberta’s workplaces into the 21st century’
The first major overhaul of the province’s workplace rules in almost 30 years proposes that Albertans be allowed to take unpaid leave to look after themselves and loved ones without fear of losing their jobs. Continue reading