The City of Calgary has taken the decision to contract out the work of the Parks department. I have many...
Month: March 2016
Alberta Government OH and S Consultation
The government of Alberta is undertaking a review of the Occupational Health and Safety Code; this will affect all of...
Farm Workers Deserve Protection
Last year 25 farm workers were killed on the job. When two workers were killed at the oil sands, there...
Minimum Wage Increase A Good Thing
Between May 1, 2011, and May 1, 2012, the Bolsheviks in British Columbia increased the minimum wage $2.25 per hour...
Twitter Rant
For those that are curious, here is my twitter rant. @CFIB predicted in 2011 that for every 10% the min...
CFIB Got It Wrong In BC
I have to take issue with Mr. Breakenridge’s recent column about the NDP government and the minimum wage. He quotes...
Chicken Little Was Wrong
The NDP won the election, and the $15 by minimum wage increase by 2018 was in their platform. It should...
Fair Taxation Needed
I have seldom seen an idea as stupid as the one introduced by the Canadian Taxpayer’s Federation. If Alberta were...
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Alex Shevalier
Alex Shevalier is President of the Calgary and District Labour Council. In that role, he represents the interests of affiliated...