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Edmonton food workers ratify 13.5% wage increase

The workers will also improvements to vacation time, health care, and footwear allowance.

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AB lost 1,500 payroll employees in Oct 2023

Since October 2018, Alberta’s payroll employees have increased slower than its general population has. In fact, it was so slow, only two other provinces were slower.

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UCP govt to pay ALRB vice-chair $300/hr

This is for a part-time position.

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Stettler care home proposes 2.5% raise for workers

The Edmonton-based employer wants to give these workers a 2.5% wage increase despite a cut to real wages of nearly 12% since 2015.

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Edmonton sheet metal workers get new contract

The new contract is set to take effect immediately after the current one expires in February and includes increases to wages, pension, and boot allowance.

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AB’s retail sales growth lagging most of Canada

Retail sales in Alberta have grown by nearly 25% over the last 6 years. While that may seem impressive at first glance, additional context provides a less rosy picture.

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UCP govt to spend $31M to reduce emissions by 0.11%

This funding will go toward 9 projects that will increase Alberta jobs by 0.03% and increase Alberta’s GDP by 0.08%

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Leth. EMS drug responses nearly double last month

November 2023 saw EMS responding to almost twice the number of drug responses than they did in October.

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AB’s payroll employee growth trailing 7 provinces

Since September 2018, Alberta’s payroll employees have increased slower than its general population has. In fact, it was so slow, only two other provinces were slower.

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Concordia food service workers file for unionization

If they’re successful, the union certification will apply to 12 workers.