Labour Affiliates

May Day 2012

Apr 27, 2012 •

International Workers' Day (May Day) is the commemoration of the 1886 Haymarket Massacre in Chicago, when Chicago police fired on workers during a general strike for the eight hour workday, after an unknown person threw a dynamite bomb at police as they dispersed a public meeting. Several demonstrators and several police officers were killed. May Day was formally recognized as an annual event in 1891.

March of Unions & Picnic-in-the-Park

Apr 24, 2012 •

Lethbridge is celebrating the Centennial of the Alberta Federation of Labour. Join us for the March of Unions & Picnic-in-the-Park

MFL Executive Council Report (Apr. 2012)

Apr 17, 2012 •

Report of the Regional Executive Vice-President, Prairies to the Manitoba Federation of Labour Executive Council submitted for the April 23-24, 2012 meeting. This report covers the period from the last MFL meeting.

Why the labour movement must join the fight for the Canadian Wheat Board

Mar 28, 2012 •

The Harper government’s attack on the Canadian Wheat Board (CWB) is not about market freedom. It’s not about offering a choice to farmers. It is, quite simply, an illegal and undemocratic attack on collective bargaining.

Student federation wants Service Canada youth centres re-opened

Mar 9, 2012 •

The Canadian Federation of Students is campaigning to get Human Resources Minister Diane Finley to continue to run Service Canada's seasonal youth employment centres.

MFL Executive Council Report (Feb. 2012)

Feb 16, 2012 •

Report of the Regional Executive Vice-President, Prairies to the Manitoba Federation of Labour Executive Council submitted for the February 16-17, 2012 meeting. This report covers the period from the last MFL meeting.

MFL Executive Council Report (Dec. 2011)

Dec 14, 2011 •

Report of the Regional Executive Vice-President, Prairies to the Manitoba Federation of Labour Executive Council submitted for the December 2011 meeting. This report covers the period from the last MFL meeting.

REVP Letter: United Way 2011 Campaign

Nov 19, 2011 •

PSAC members share an important vision with the United Way in our work to build stronger, healthier communities. Again this year, we are faced with an increasing number of people who need the help of the United Way. With your help, we can make a difference.

Statement on Canadian Wheat Board from the Feds of Labour

Nov 16, 2011 •

Statement on Canadian Wheat Board

From the Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba Federations of Labour

The Harper government’s decision to dismantle the Canadian Wheat Board (CWB) is illegal and undemocratic. Once again, the Conservative government is putting the interests of its corporate friends ahead of the interests of Canadian communities, families and working people.

Purple Wave Rally: The Right to Strike

Oct 14, 2011 •

Stand up for the right to strike and free collective bargaining, both of which are under attack by Air Canada and the federal Conservative government.

At 11:45am on Monday, October 17, CUPE is staging a rally in support of the right to strike outside the Air Canada building on Portage Avenue (355 Portage).

Please join us in supporting Air Canada flight attendants and the rights of all workers.

Wear purple, bring signs, banners, noise makers, your enthusiasm and energy!

Alberta Federation of Labour	Calgary & District Labour Council
Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives	Canadian Federation of Students
Canadian Labour Congress	Edmonton & District Labour Congress
Manitoba Federation of Labour	Saskatchewan Federation of Labour
Saskatoon District Labour Council	Winnipeg Labour Council