UNIONS NEEDED NOW MORE THAN EVER

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Postmedia has not reviewed the content. by Business Wire UNIONS NEEDED NOW MORE THAN EVER Author of the article:EDMONTON, AB — “Attacks on working people over the last year show us that Albertans need strong unions now more than ever,” says CUPE Alberta President Raj Uppal.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLYSubscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Exclusive articles from Barbara Shecter, Joe O'Connor, Gabriel Friedman, and others.Daily content from Financial Times, the world's leading global business publication.Unlimited online access to read articles from Financial Post, National Post and 15 news sites across Canada with one account.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLESSubscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Exclusive articles from Barbara Shecter, Joe O'Connor, Gabriel Friedman and others.Daily content from Financial Times, the world's leading global business publication.Unlimited online access to read articles from Financial Post, National Post and 15 news sites across Canada with one account.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLESCreate an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one account.Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments.Enjoy additional articles per month.Get email updates from your favourite authors.THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK.Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one accountShare your thoughts and join the conversation in the commentsEnjoy additional articles per monthGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an Account“The annual celebration of Labour Day across Alberta gives us the opportunity to reflect upon and celebrate the working folks who make our province run.“A one-day strike at WestJet last month was enough to show what united workers can achieve. Corporations continue to unfairly rake in record profits on the backs of workers. This is not only unfair; it’s ultimately bad for the economy of Canada. Because when folks are working harder for less, the result is a slowdown in our economy.”Uppal referenced a recent report by Jim Stanford, a celebrated Canadian economist, which shows that while corporate profits have soared in Alberta since the UCP has taken power, the purchasing power of the average worker has stagnated. The so-called Alberta Advantage has completely disappeared.Get the latest headlines, breaking news and columns.By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder.The next issue of Top Stories will soon be in your inbox.We encountered an issue signing you up. Please try again“And Danielle Smith and her UCP Government are paving the way to make our situation worse by raising the prospect of separation. By remaining uncommitted to fully embracing Canada, she is creating an environment of uncertainty that has already impacted Albertans and working people are already suffering.“And then she includes nine other questions that are racist and/or unconstitutional. CUPE Alberta is advocating to its members to choose to remain in Canada and to vote NO to the other nine questions.”Uppal points to unions leading the defence against the worst of Premier Smith’s ideological initiatives. “Whether it is standing up against the UCP’s attempts to illegally introduce American-styled two-tier health care to Alberta, to further privatize our public school system or to infringe on the rights of our children through draconian regulations over what they read and how they present themselves, it’s unions that are leading the way.“This is no time to back down,” she concluded. “The UCP need to know that the fight is just beginning. And we will never let them win.”View source version on businesswire.com: Jerry Toews, Communications Representative jtoews@cupe.ca | 780-862-7678This advertisement has not loaded yet.Notice for the Postmedia NetworkThis website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. Read more about cookies here. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.