Oct 20, 2019
Indigenous voices raised at Edmonton climate strike
Paula E. Kirman
Greta Thunberg helps amplify, but is not the true centre of protest.
AB
Alberta
Oct 1, 2019
Andrew Scheer takes a page out of Pierre Trudeau's playbook on pipeline policy
David J. Climenhaga
Punching unpopular pipeline corridors from Fort McMurray to Prince Rupert and Saint John seems an unlikely recipe for national unity. Why is Andrew Scheer pushing a failed policy from the 1970s?
Sep 17, 2019
Histories of struggle by workers in Alberta
Talking Radical Radio
Alvin Finkel talks about the grassroots historical work of the Alberta Labour History Institute and about his new book, "Compassion: A Global History of Social Policy."
Aug 29, 2019
UFCW United Latinos Conference builds cross-border solidarity
Participants shared ideas and strategies on how to empower Latino workers and build Latino pride within UFCW and the North American labour movement.
Aug 29, 2019
Here’s what the government’s very brief fiscal statement really means
This week, Finance Minister Travis Toews was light on facts, but heavy on threats to public services and jobs.
Aug 29, 2019
Austerity, deep cuts on horizon in Alberta
David J. Climenhaga
The UCP's voodoo tax-cut economics will have to be paid for with severe cuts to public services. Promised revenue increases will never appear. There's no reason Alberta will be different.
Aug 12, 2019
Doug O'Halloran, UFCW 401 president, signs off with dignity and courage
David J. Climenhaga
On Friday, Doug O'Halloran, one of Canada's last old style union leaders -- tough, plain spoken and deeply committed the workers he represents -- announced his life is coming to an end.
Jul 31, 2019
Injunction suspending application of Bill 9 leaves Kenney government with egg on its face
David J. Climenhaga
In the short term, this doesn't leave the government a lot of palatable options if it doesn't want to upset federal Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer's rickety applecart before October 21.
Jul 30, 2019
Push for free speech charter on Alberta campuses will privilege radical right
David J. Climenhaga
Premier Jason Kenney has a history of opposing free speech rights of people he disagrees with. Now we're supposed to believe his government is concerned about free speech on campus?
Jul 24, 2019
Union looks forward to talks with minister after death of inmate
The union representing correctional peace officers in Alberta, welcomed media reports that the justice minister will look into the state of correctional facilities in the province.
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