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Alberta Federation of Labour

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We represent 26 affiliated unions and over 170,000 workers across Alberta

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Alberta Federation of Labour @abfedlabour.bsky.social · 14/10/2026
On Monday, Albertans vote on whether to begin the process of breaking up the country, on a ballot Danielle Smith stacked with nine more questions built around her agenda.
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Alberta Federation of Labour @abfedlabour.bsky.social · 13/10/2026
🚚 Try to spot the Fight Back truck in Edmonton or Calgary this week! Find your rally at fightbacknow.ca
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Alberta Federation of Labour @abfedlabour.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
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Alberta Federation of Labour @abfedlabour.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
FIND YOUR CITY/TOWN! 📍 📣 On Oct 17, working people in 15+ communities across Alberta are fighting back against separation, two-tier health care, and the rogue UCP’s push to break our province apart. Edmonton rallies Oct 18 at the Legislature. RSVP and share: fightbacknow.ca
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Alberta Federation of Labour @abfedlabour.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Since 2019, every other province has raised its minimum wage by between 25 and 50 percent while Alberta's hasn't moved, and with prices up 25% over that time, minimum wage workers here have seen their real standard of living fall by 20%, according to economist Jim Stanford. afl.org/wp-content/u...
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Alberta Federation of Labour @abfedlabour.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Every child matters, today and always. 🧡 Read our statement on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation: afl.org/statement-fa...
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Alberta Federation of Labour @abfedlabour.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
When the government works against the people – the people need to get louder. That’s why we’re fighting back. Join us! fightbacknow.ca ✊
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Alberta Federation of Labour @abfedlabour.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
✊ Thank you to the CUPE Alberta, USW and Unifor members at this week's Labour Votes school in Edmonton! Gil and Cori were given the opportunity to talk about the Oct. 17 Day of Protest and the Oct. 18 Edmonton unity rally. Find an action near you: fightbacknow.ca
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Alberta Federation of Labour @abfedlabour.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
📣 Sunday, October 18: Rally at the Alberta Legislature, the day before the UCP's divisive referendum. Saturday, October 17, is the province-wide Day of Protest, with actions across Alberta. Everyone who calls this province home belongs there. Show up and be loud! ✊ fightbacknow.ca
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Alberta Federation of Labour @abfedlabour.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Join the provincewide Day of Protest on Saturday, October 17, and the Unity Rally at the Legislature in Edmonton on Sunday, October 18. Find your rally at FightBackNow.ca
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Alberta Federation of Labour @abfedlabour.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
🚨 BREAKING: The UCP government's OWN REPORT shows Alberta separation could cost workers nearly $12,000 a year and send provincial debt as high as $442 billion. That's why the AFL is calling on Premier Smith to cancel the October 19 referendum.
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Alberta Federation of Labour @abfedlabour.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Calgary-Shaw voters just sent Danielle Smith a message 🗣️ The UCP won this riding by 3,300+ votes in 2023. ✊ Send it again this October: join the Day of Protest on Oct. 17, the Unity Rally on Oct. 18, and vote down Smith's referendums on Oct. 19. 🔗 fightbacknow.ca
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Alberta Federation of Labour @abfedlabour.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
Great Saturday morning at the Run for Palestine in Edmonton! 🇵🇸 The Run for Palestine is an annual event held in cities across North America to raise money for Palestinians in need, and we were glad to participate in it. Stop the genocide!
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Alberta Federation of Labour @abfedlabour.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
Alberta's oil and gas industry made $22 billion in profits in just the second quarter of this year, and over that same period it employed fewer people and paid them less. None of that extra money went into the pockets of everyday Albertans. We're definitely being robbed, but not by Ottawa.
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Alberta Federation of Labour @abfedlabour.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
Secretary-Treasurer Cori Longo was in Canada 150 Square today for the Red Deer and District Labour Council's Labour Day BBQ, with workers, unions and activists from across central Alberta. Happy Labour Day Red Deer! ✊
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Alberta Federation of Labour @abfedlabour.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
AFL President Gil McGowan in Lethbridge today, handing out hot dogs and burgers at the Lethbridge and District Labour Council's Labour Day BBQ. The pouring rain didn't stop this city's workers and unions from coming out to enjoy some Labour Day eats and history.
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Alberta Federation of Labour @abfedlabour.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
We had so much fun with our fellow unions, public servants, and community at Edmonton's biggest Labour Day event, the Edmonton District Labour Council BBQ— packed as always. Happy Labour Day, Edmonton! fightbacknow.ca ✊
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Alberta Federation of Labour @abfedlabour.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
We were all over the province for Labour Day, and at the 58th Annual Cochrane Labour Day Parade, our Fight Back Now mobile turned heads! Is it just a minivan with signs and streamers taped to it? Yes. Did it work and get lots of cheers? Also yes. fightbacknow.ca ✊
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Alberta Federation of Labour @abfedlabour.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
Some more pictures from Calgary pride!
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Alberta Federation of Labour @abfedlabour.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
Sorry, boss, we’re at Pride 🗣️🏳️‍🌈. We were proud to march in Calgary’s 2026 Pride Parade alongside Alberta’s unions. Thank you to all of the volunteers that helped with our float, we couldn’t have done this without you ❤️
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Alberta Federation of Labour @abfedlabour.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Some behind the scenes pics from yesterday's report launch in Calgary ✨📹 We worked with Jim Stanford on this one to figure out what separation would actually do to Alberta workers, and the report we came back with is out now! It's called False Promises, Big Dangers. afl.org/press-releas...
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Alberta Federation of Labour @abfedlabour.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
We're marching in the two biggest Pride parades in the province this year, and we want you to join us! ✊🏳️‍🌈 Edmonton: Saturday, August 22. Details at edmontonpridefest.ca Calgary: Sunday, September 6, right before Labour Day. Details at calgarypride.ca
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Alberta Federation of Labour @abfedlabour.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
🚨 BREAKING: The Common Front, a coalition of 30+ Alberta unions, has released a joint statement pledging to stand with WestJet flight attendants as they prepare for a possible strike. "Every employer should understand that when they take on one group of organized workers, they take us all on."
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Alberta Federation of Labour @abfedlabour.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
4,400 WestJet flight attendants could strike as early as Aug 2 after voting 99.4% in favour, with 97% turnout. They're only paid when the plane is moving — boarding, delays, safety checks are all unpaid. ~35 hours of free work a month. Every hour worked is an hour owed. ✊ endunpaidwork.ca
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Alberta Federation of Labour @abfedlabour.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
Late to the photodump, never late to a pancake breakfast. It was great to be out with CUPE 37, CUPE 3550, ATU 583 and more this Stampede. 🥞✊
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Alberta Federation of Labour @abfedlabour.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
For eight weeks, neighbours met in living rooms, community centres and online to build actions that felt right for their towns. First-time protesters stood shoulder to shoulder with longtime organizers, and in many towns it was the largest turnout anyone had seen.
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Alberta Federation of Labour @abfedlabour.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
What else would we call it, Jason? 🤨
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Alberta Federation of Labour @abfedlabour.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
She gave more shoutouts to American officials than Canadian ones 🫠
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Alberta Federation of Labour @abfedlabour.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
Canada Day in Fort McMurray was so exciting! Marching alongside the community, we were reminded that this is what we’re fighting for: an Alberta where working people can build a good life and celebrate together in every corner of this province. Happy Canada Day, Alberta! 🇨🇦
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Alberta Federation of Labour @abfedlabour.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
🏳️‍🌈 ✊ We were out in Medicine Hat this weekend for Pride for Everyone, hosted by the Prairie Pride Guild of Medicine Hat and District. Labour and the fight for 2SLGBTQIA+ rights are part of the same fight. Proud to stand with queer and trans Albertans in Medicine Hat and everywhere. Solidarity! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️✊
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Alberta Federation of Labour @abfedlabour.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
Showing up matters more than ever. This government comes after workers and it comes after queer and trans Albertans too. We fight back together. Find our full list of 2026 Pride events on our radar here: afl.org/events/2026-... If we missed one, Send us a note and we'll get it added to the list!
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Alberta Federation of Labour @abfedlabour.bsky.social · 09/06/2026
Happy Pride Month, Alberta! 🏳️‍🌈   In Alberta right now, queer rights and workers rights are both under attack — and the labour movement is fighting back on both fronts. Organized labour has always stood with the 2SLGBTQ+ community, and that's not changing. Not now, not ever. ✊✊✊
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Alberta Federation of Labour @abfedlabour.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
This is their land, not ours. And in standing up for themselves and their land, they stood up for all of us in the fight against separation. Thank you to our Indigenous siblings. Solidarity ✊ ✊ ✊ Clip from the Edmonton rally during the AFL's Province-wide Day of Protest on May 29.
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Alberta Federation of Labour @abfedlabour.bsky.social · 31/05/2026
Danielle smith really just posted herself speaking to her wealthy donors in a fancy mansion less than a day after tens of thousands of working Albertans took to the streets to protest her government working for everyone BUT ordinary Albertans. You can't make this up.
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Alberta Federation of Labour @abfedlabour.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
✊ FORT MCMURRAY, LOCATION CHANGE! 📣 The May 29 Day of Protest has a new home: Jubilee Plaza, Downtown 🟡 🕚 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM Not in Fort Mac? Actions are happening in over a dozen cities and towns across Alberta on May 29. Find yours 👉 FIGHTBACKNOW.CA
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Alberta Federation of Labour @abfedlabour.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
✊ SOLIDARITY IN WINNIPEG ✊ Today, the AFL joined our affiliates and labour siblings from across the country at the CLC's march for workers' rights. When they don't listen, we get LOUDER. 📣 And in Alberta, we're getting loud on May 29. 🔥 Join the fight → FightBackNow.ca
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