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The Alberta Worker @abworker.bsky.social · 11d

During September 2025, readers of The Alberta Worker sent in nearly $2,200 to support independent labour journalism.

Just $800 more and The Alberta Worker will have received $20,000 in support this year.

Become a supporter today.

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Kim Siever @kimsiever.bsky.social · 2d

Yesterday, a reader of The Alberta Worker sent in a $100 donation.

🥰

The Alberta Worker depends entirely on the generosity of its readers.

No billionaire backing
No government grants
No annoying ads
No persistent paywalls

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The Alberta Worker @abworker.bsky.social · 6h

Today’s news story from @kimsiever.bsky.social

Alberta gained 42,500 jobs in last month

But they lost nearly 31,000 jobs in July and August, so this is not as large of an increase as it first appears. And most of them were part-time.

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Alberta gained 42,500 jobs in Sep 2025

But they lost nearly 31,000 jobs in July and August, so this is not as large of an increase as it first appears. And most of them were part-time.

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John Richmond @johnprichmond.bsky.social · 3d

Support Kim and his great work. I'm.donating this weekend - plus @thetyee.ca and @redeyeradio.bsky.social co-op radio.

Kim Siever @kimsiever.bsky.social · 3d

The latest news story I wrote for @abworker.bsky.social

The Alberta Worker @abworker.bsky.social · 3d

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Red Deer care home workers get first contract

Workers will receive improvements to wages, shift premiums, sick leave, and overtime.

albertaworker.ca/news/red-dee...

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Kim Siever @kimsiever.bsky.social · 3d

The latest news story I wrote for @abworker.bsky.social

The Alberta Worker @abworker.bsky.social · 3d

Today’s news story from @kimsiever.bsky.social

Red Deer care home workers get first contract

Workers will receive improvements to wages, shift premiums, sick leave, and overtime.

albertaworker.ca/news/red-dee...

Red Deer care home workers get first contract

Workers will receive improvements to wages, shift premiums, sick leave, and overtime.

albertaworker.ca

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yknot05 @yknot05.bsky.social · 3d

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IF this was a caring and fair world, employees wld be well compensated w pay and benefits by their employers.
Too many employers treat employees poorly: poor pay/benefits.
Don't like unions? Get employers to benefit their staff better so unions don't have to be the ones doing the protection.

The Alberta Worker @abworker.bsky.social · 3d

Today’s news story from @kimsiever.bsky.social

Red Deer care home workers get first contract

Workers will receive improvements to wages, shift premiums, sick leave, and overtime.

albertaworker.ca/news/red-dee...

Red Deer care home workers get first contract

Workers will receive improvements to wages, shift premiums, sick leave, and overtime.

albertaworker.ca

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Kim Siever @kimsiever.bsky.social · 3d

A reader of The Alberta Worker sent in a $200 donation yesterday!

I am so grateful. Generosity like this keeps The Alberta Worker going.

Remember, The Alberta Worker is funded entirely by its readers.

albertaworker.ca/support

Support independent journalism

The independent journalism you have grown to love here at The Alberta Worker depends on the generous support of readers like you. Become a monthly supporter. Become an annual supporter. Send a one-…

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Alec Walker 🏳️‍⚧️ (he/him) @smartalecw.bsky.social · 3d

They don't believe in public education, the professionalism of teachers, nor union activity.

Remember Bill 32? It made it so that union folks could opt out of "non-core functions" of their unions.
albertaworker.ca/news/kenneys...

The Alberta Worker @abworker.bsky.social · 3d

Today’s news story from @kimsiever.bsky.social

Red Deer care home workers get first contract

Workers will receive improvements to wages, shift premiums, sick leave, and overtime.

albertaworker.ca/news/red-dee...

Red Deer care home workers get first contract

Workers will receive improvements to wages, shift premiums, sick leave, and overtime.

albertaworker.ca

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Kim Siever @kimsiever.bsky.social · 4d

The latest news story I wrote for @abworker.bsky.social

The Alberta Worker @abworker.bsky.social · 4d

Today’s news story from @kimsiever.bsky.social

Medicine Hat News workers get new contract

The new collective agreement brings raises, a signing bonus, and improved severance pay.

albertaworker.ca/news/medicin...

Medicine Hat News workers get new contract

The new collective agreement brings raises, a signing bonus, and improved severance pay.

albertaworker.ca

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Kim Siever @kimsiever.bsky.social · 5d

The latest news story I wrote for @abworker.bsky.social

The Alberta Worker @abworker.bsky.social · 5d

Today’s news story from @kimsiever.bsky.social

Bus drivers in southwest Alberta get new contract

The new collective agreement brings raises, a health spending account, and new allowances.

albertaworker.ca/news/bus-dri...

Bus drivers in southwest Alberta get new contract

The new collective agreement brings raises, a health spending account, and new allowances.

albertaworker.ca

The Alberta Worker @abworker.bsky.social · 4d

Today’s news story from @kimsiever.bsky.social

Medicine Hat News workers get new contract

The new collective agreement brings raises, a signing bonus, and improved severance pay.

albertaworker.ca/news/medicin...

Medicine Hat News workers get new contract

The new collective agreement brings raises, a signing bonus, and improved severance pay.

albertaworker.ca

The Alberta Worker @abworker.bsky.social · 5d

Today’s news story from @kimsiever.bsky.social

Bus drivers in southwest Alberta get new contract

The new collective agreement brings raises, a health spending account, and new allowances.

albertaworker.ca/news/bus-dri...

Bus drivers in southwest Alberta get new contract

The new collective agreement brings raises, a health spending account, and new allowances.

albertaworker.ca

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John Richmond @johnprichmond.bsky.social · 6d

50$ steak and no benifits
Safeway wants to roll back worker benefits albertaworker.ca/news/safeway...

Safeway wants to roll back worker benefits

Remember, this is the same company that wanted to take back raises last year that they had already paid their workers.

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Dorito5000 🇨🇦 ✊ @dorito5000.bsky.social · 5d

Time to boycott #Safeway #Sobeys
Treat your workers fairly & with respect!!!!
I'll go to #CalgaryCoop or #SaveOn.

The Alberta Worker @abworker.bsky.social · 6d

Today’s news story from @kimsiever.bsky.social

Safeway wants to roll back worker benefits

Remember, this is the same company that wanted to take back raises last year that they had already paid their workers.

albertaworker.ca/news/safeway...

Safeway wants to roll back worker benefits

Remember, this is the same company that wanted to take back raises last year that they had already paid their workers.

albertaworker.ca

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Kim Siever @kimsiever.bsky.social · 6d

The latest news story I wrote for @abworker.bsky.social

The Alberta Worker @abworker.bsky.social · 6d

Today’s news story from @kimsiever.bsky.social

Safeway wants to roll back worker benefits

Remember, this is the same company that wanted to take back raises last year that they had already paid their workers.

albertaworker.ca/news/safeway...

Safeway wants to roll back worker benefits

Remember, this is the same company that wanted to take back raises last year that they had already paid their workers.

albertaworker.ca

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John Richmond @johnprichmond.bsky.social · 6d

Shop co-op peeps!

The Alberta Worker @abworker.bsky.social · 6d

Today’s news story from @kimsiever.bsky.social

Safeway wants to roll back worker benefits

Remember, this is the same company that wanted to take back raises last year that they had already paid their workers.

albertaworker.ca/news/safeway...

Safeway wants to roll back worker benefits

Remember, this is the same company that wanted to take back raises last year that they had already paid their workers.

albertaworker.ca

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Vanessasaurus 🇨🇦 @vanessasaurus.bsky.social · 6d

My mum gave them 30 years and they're pushing her out with petty suspensions and bullying. Terrible for her and our family.

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doggonecrazy.bsky.social @doggonecrazy.bsky.social · 6d

If Safeway can gouge me on cucumbers they can pay benefits

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Berner boy🍁 @simon-63.bsky.social · 6d

Safeway has been shit since Sobeys took them over. Even the employees at my local acknowledge this.

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Kim Siever @kimsiever.bsky.social · 7d

The latest news story I wrote for @abworker.bsky.social

The Alberta Worker @abworker.bsky.social · 7d

Today’s news story from @kimsiever.bsky.social

Bow Valley College offers 10% raise to workers

This is despite these same workers having a real wage cut of 22% in their last 2 contracts.

albertaworker.ca/news/bow-val...

Bow Valley College offers 10% raise to workers

This is despite these same workers having a real wage cut of 22% in their last 2 contracts.

albertaworker.ca

The Alberta Worker @abworker.bsky.social · 6d

Today’s news story from @kimsiever.bsky.social

Safeway wants to roll back worker benefits

Remember, this is the same company that wanted to take back raises last year that they had already paid their workers.

albertaworker.ca/news/safeway...

Safeway wants to roll back worker benefits

Remember, this is the same company that wanted to take back raises last year that they had already paid their workers.

albertaworker.ca

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John Richmond @johnprichmond.bsky.social · 8d

Alberta backsliding joins Ontario downturn

Glenbow freezes worker wages in new contract albertaworker.ca/news/glenbow...

Glenbow freezes worker wages in new contract

But they get a lump sum payment of between $350 and $1000.

albertaworker.ca

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John Richmond @johnprichmond.bsky.social · 7d

Bow Valley College offers 10% raise to workers albertaworker.ca/news/bow-val...

Bow Valley College offers 10% raise to workers

This is despite these same workers having a real wage cut of 22% in their last 2 contracts.

albertaworker.ca

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Kim Siever @kimsiever.bsky.social · 10d

The latest news story I wrote for @abworker.bsky.social

The Alberta Worker @abworker.bsky.social · 10d

Today’s news story from @kimsiever.bsky.social

Glenbow freezes worker wages in new contract

But they get a lump sum payment of between $350 and $1000.

albertaworker.ca/news/glenbow...

Glenbow freezes worker wages in new contract

But they get a lump sum payment of between $350 and $1000.

albertaworker.ca

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Kim Siever @kimsiever.bsky.social · 9d

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