Kim Siever

Liberals looking to give minister explicit authority to end strikes: sources | CBC News

The Liberal government's marquee fall legislation is expected to strengthen a controversial section of the Labour Code, two senior government sources tell CBC News.

The Alberta Worker

Edmonton care workers ratify new agreement

These Excel Society workers will get wage increases, an additional stat holiday, and improved weekend pay.

The Alberta Worker

Vertigo Theatre workers get 16% raise in first contract

These stage technicians will also receive pension and health benefits, overtime, vacation pay, sick leave, and bereavement leave.

The Alberta Worker

S5 E4 – Tara Moore

In the fourth episode of season 5 of the Alberta Worker Podcast, independent labour journalist Kim Siever interviews Tara Moore, a disability worker. In this episode, Tara discusses growing up on a…

The Alberta Worker

Edmonton nurses get 12% raise in new contract

The workers at Allen Gray Continuing Care Centre will get improved charge pay, preceptor pay, vacation allotment, and domestic violence leave.

Man killed after steel beams fall during industrial accident in North Charleston

A 44-year-old man died Wednesday morning after a bundle of steel beams fell on him during an industrial accident at a North Charleston business, according to a

The Alberta Worker

Over 13,000 AB men lost full-time jobs in June 2026

But at least there were 12,000 new part-time jobs for men.

Apple Podcasts

Confronting Capitalism: Labor Needs Socialists and Socialists Need Labor

Podcast Episode · Jacobin Radio · September 2 · 59m

UK Fatal Injury Statistics 2025/26 | What the HSE Figures Reveal | Astutis

126 workers were killed at work in 2025/26 — the lowest non-pandemic figure on record. Brenig Moore, CMIOSH, unpacks the HSE data and what it means for your sector.

Alberta electricity industry expects tripling of power prices from data centres

In Capital Power's latest earnings call, the company's CEO, Avik Dey, told analysts that he couldn't rule out prices of "$80 or $90" per megawatt hour of electricity by early 2028. By 2029, rival company TransAlta is predicting as high as $100 — a high not seen since the province's 2021-2023 energy crisis.

Calgary plumbing firm fined $330,000 for accident that killed worker | Calgary Herald

The Alberta Worker

Edmonton care workers to vote on new contract

The proposed agreement with Venta Care Centre includes improvements to wages, health spending account, vacations, and fee reimbursement.

The Alberta Worker

S5 Bonus episode

In this bonus episode of season 5 of the Alberta Worker Podcast, independent labour journalist Kim Siever interviews Harold Phillips and Chris Garlock of the Labor Heritage Foundation. In this epis…

The Alberta Worker

ALRB certified 6 unionized workplaces in June 2026

The certificates include continuing nurses, firefighters, factory workers, miners, natural gas workers, and electrical workers.

At least 10 workers killed in Himalayan tunnel blast

Rescuers are trying to reach 17 people who are trapped after a deadly explosion ripped through a tunnel...

The Alberta Worker

Calgary coffee workers negotiating 1st contract

Employed at 5 Caffe Rosso locations, these workers unionized in April.

The Alberta Worker

Edmonton pharmacy workers file to unionize

These workers are employed by CapitalCare at their Dickinsfield Campus in Edmonton.

Two fatal accidents this month at HD Hyundai yards

Work partially suspended as investigations underway at Ulsan facilities after workers killed

Four workers killed in cylinder blast at factory in Assam's Cachar

Four workers died in an LPG cylinder explosion at an Assam factory, prompting multiple investigations into the incident.

bbc.com

Australia dock workers call for 28-hour week in AI talks

A union says workers are "in the crosshairs" of automation as AI is being tested across ports.

Michigan officials highlight workplace safety after 21 deaths reported in 2026

Officials say the recent three trench collapses, one of which resulted in a man's death​, prompted a call for action to protect workers.

The Alberta Worker

Good Samaritan workers headed to formal mediation

These workers have been waiting for over 2 years for a new contract, and even tried informal mediation.

bbc.com

Japan earthquake: Two workers killed in Aeon Mall blast after re-entering on boss' order

The two women's employer has apologised for sending them back to Aeon Mall to secure cash.

LiveWire Calgary

Perspectives: The Alberta government built a bike lane complaint box and wants to call it evidence

Devin Dreeshen wants to hear from you. Not about whether bike lanes work, but about whether they bother you. The province’s new Alberta Bike Lane Portal asks Albertans to report a lane if it’s creating congestion, slowing emergency response, hurting a business, inconveniencing a senior, or raising a safety concern. Fill out the form. Together, […]

No deliverance: when gig workers fall prey to road accidents

Gig workers face rising road accident risks, with inadequate insurance and support despite increasing fatalities in the gig economy.

Maintenance worker crushed to death at Kaiser Aluminum plant in Kalamazoo, Michigan

Andrew “Andy” Block was killed at the Kaiser Aluminum plant in Kalamazoo, Michigan two weeks ago when he was crushed by a powered scrap shoot clam shell that closed on him while he was performing a welding repair.

The Onion

Landlord Forced To Raise Rent Due To Thinking Of Bigger Number

BOSTON—Apologizing to his tenant for circumstances that were beyond his control, local landlord Eddie Turley was reportedly forced Monday to raise the rent due to thinking of a bigger number. “You can re-sign your lease, but I have to raise it by $250 a month because I realized there was a bigger number your rent could be,” Turley informed his tenant of six years, attributing the rent increase to a need to keep up with the rising numbers he could envision. “Look, you’re a good tenant and all, bu