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
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
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
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
Workers would have the right to refuse dangerous work under new job site rules proposed by the Alberta government. Continue reading
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
An Alberta government panel is recommending the province subsidize farmers and ranchers to offset costs of new occupational health and safety rules. Continue reading
Alberta’s NDP government on Wednesday tabled the first major overhaul of the province’s workplace rules in almost 30 years. Continue reading
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
Alberta’s opposition parties presented a united front on Tuesday as they called for the NDP government to allow more time for consultation before it considers introducing what could be significant changes to the province’s labour laws. Continue reading
