Forest industry workforce strategy takes root

Alberta's forest stakeholders are teaming up to work on actions to address labour force challenges facing the forest industry sector. A Workforce Strategy for Alberta's Forest Industry, developed with support of the Alberta government, identifies ways to address staff recruitment, retention, skills development and training in our province's third largest manufacturing sector.

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What you need to know about working on Labour Day

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Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program expands to include family members

In an effort to build the province's workforce, the government is expanding its Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program (AINP) to include family members. Eligible Albertans may sponsor a parent, child, brother, sister, aunt, uncle, niece or nephew for provincial nomination.

The family members coming to Alberta will have to meet provincial eligibility criteria and be able to join Alberta's labour market. They must have post-secondary education, work experience, and be between 21 and 45 years old. Applicants do not need to have a job before they apply. The sponsoring family member living in Alberta will act as a vital support system to help the newcomers while they settle in.

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Fairness and improved safety achieved through amendments to Labour Relations Code

Bill 26, Labour Relations Amendment Act 2008, introduces revisions that would protect public safety, build fair workplaces for employees and promote healthy competition in the construction sector.

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