2/6 McGowan laid down the gauntlet:
"To play on the words of wartime Prime Minister Mackenzie King: ‘Not necessarily a general strike, but a general strike if necessary.’"
It would be the first general strike in Alberta's history. "If we’re going to do it, we’re going to do it big."
#CommonFront
"To play on the words of wartime Prime Minister Mackenzie King: ‘Not necessarily a general strike, but a general strike if necessary.’"
It would be the first general strike in Alberta's history. "If we’re going to do it, we’re going to do it big."
#CommonFront
October 29, 2025 at 8:56 PM
2/6 McGowan laid down the gauntlet:
"To play on the words of wartime Prime Minister Mackenzie King: ‘Not necessarily a general strike, but a general strike if necessary.’"
It would be the first general strike in Alberta's history. "If we’re going to do it, we’re going to do it big."
#CommonFront
"To play on the words of wartime Prime Minister Mackenzie King: ‘Not necessarily a general strike, but a general strike if necessary.’"
It would be the first general strike in Alberta's history. "If we’re going to do it, we’re going to do it big."
#CommonFront
4/8 The #CommonFront held emergency meetings on Monday and Tuesday to finalize its plan.
When asked if the response could include a provincewide general strike, #McGowan said:
"It’s one of the things that's actively under consideration."
#GeneralStrike
When asked if the response could include a provincewide general strike, #McGowan said:
"It’s one of the things that's actively under consideration."
#GeneralStrike
October 28, 2025 at 8:04 PM
4/8 The #CommonFront held emergency meetings on Monday and Tuesday to finalize its plan.
When asked if the response could include a provincewide general strike, #McGowan said:
"It’s one of the things that's actively under consideration."
#GeneralStrike
When asked if the response could include a provincewide general strike, #McGowan said:
"It’s one of the things that's actively under consideration."
#GeneralStrike
2/8 "They've transformed this dispute between teachers and the government to a confrontation between government and the broader labour movement," McGowan stated.
He said the govt was warned, and now labour has "no choice but to respond... with an unprecedented response."
#AbPoli #CommonFront
He said the govt was warned, and now labour has "no choice but to respond... with an unprecedented response."
#AbPoli #CommonFront
October 28, 2025 at 7:58 PM
2/8 "They've transformed this dispute between teachers and the government to a confrontation between government and the broader labour movement," McGowan stated.
He said the govt was warned, and now labour has "no choice but to respond... with an unprecedented response."
#AbPoli #CommonFront
He said the govt was warned, and now labour has "no choice but to respond... with an unprecedented response."
#AbPoli #CommonFront
The message from Common Front is simple:
When you silence teachers, you silence workers.
When you undermine rights, you weaken democracy.
This action warrants an unprecedented response from workers!
Watch for the press conference live on Facebook this Wednesday at 1:30 PM MST.
Text RESIST to 55255
When you silence teachers, you silence workers.
When you undermine rights, you weaken democracy.
This action warrants an unprecedented response from workers!
Watch for the press conference live on Facebook this Wednesday at 1:30 PM MST.
Text RESIST to 55255
October 28, 2025 at 12:45 AM
The message from Common Front is simple:
When you silence teachers, you silence workers.
When you undermine rights, you weaken democracy.
This action warrants an unprecedented response from workers!
Watch for the press conference live on Facebook this Wednesday at 1:30 PM MST.
Text RESIST to 55255
When you silence teachers, you silence workers.
When you undermine rights, you weaken democracy.
This action warrants an unprecedented response from workers!
Watch for the press conference live on Facebook this Wednesday at 1:30 PM MST.
Text RESIST to 55255
Proud to represent UNA at a huge turnout teachers rally in Grande Prairie at the high school football field.
@albertanurses.bsky.social
@albertateachers.bsky.social
@abfedlabour.bsky.social
#RedforEd #COMMONFRONT
@albertanurses.bsky.social
@albertateachers.bsky.social
@abfedlabour.bsky.social
#RedforEd #COMMONFRONT
October 19, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Proud to represent UNA at a huge turnout teachers rally in Grande Prairie at the high school football field.
@albertanurses.bsky.social
@albertateachers.bsky.social
@abfedlabour.bsky.social
#RedforEd #COMMONFRONT
@albertanurses.bsky.social
@albertateachers.bsky.social
@abfedlabour.bsky.social
#RedforEd #COMMONFRONT
5/9 The UCP's "nuclear" option has now put it on a "potential collision course" with a massive new coalition.
The "Common Front," representing over 350,000 unionized workers, has promised an "unprecedented response" to what it sees as an attack on all labour.
#CommonFront
The "Common Front," representing over 350,000 unionized workers, has promised an "unprecedented response" to what it sees as an attack on all labour.
#CommonFront
October 29, 2025 at 5:20 AM
5/9 The UCP's "nuclear" option has now put it on a "potential collision course" with a massive new coalition.
The "Common Front," representing over 350,000 unionized workers, has promised an "unprecedented response" to what it sees as an attack on all labour.
#CommonFront
The "Common Front," representing over 350,000 unionized workers, has promised an "unprecedented response" to what it sees as an attack on all labour.
#CommonFront
My union has signed on to the Common Front Solidarity Pact to support #Alberta teachers and to fight for our constitutionally protected right to strike as part of collective bargaining✊.
If your union hasn’t yet signed on, you can urge them to do so and share afl.org/action-pages...
#CommonFront
If your union hasn’t yet signed on, you can urge them to do so and share afl.org/action-pages...
#CommonFront
October 29, 2025 at 2:28 PM
My union has signed on to the Common Front Solidarity Pact to support #Alberta teachers and to fight for our constitutionally protected right to strike as part of collective bargaining✊.
If your union hasn’t yet signed on, you can urge them to do so and share afl.org/action-pages...
#CommonFront
If your union hasn’t yet signed on, you can urge them to do so and share afl.org/action-pages...
#CommonFront
This is an overwhelming mandate! Congratulations! That sends a message. #CommonFront #Solidarity
November 5, 2025 at 6:59 PM
This is an overwhelming mandate! Congratulations! That sends a message. #CommonFront #Solidarity
3/12 #McGowan announced that 24 of the province's unions have formed a 'Common Front" coalition, signing a solidarity pact.
He says they "will begin the process of organizing towards a potential general strike".
#GeneralStrike #CommonFront
He says they "will begin the process of organizing towards a potential general strike".
#GeneralStrike #CommonFront
November 2, 2025 at 8:03 PM
3/12 #McGowan announced that 24 of the province's unions have formed a 'Common Front" coalition, signing a solidarity pact.
He says they "will begin the process of organizing towards a potential general strike".
#GeneralStrike #CommonFront
He says they "will begin the process of organizing towards a potential general strike".
#GeneralStrike #CommonFront
Multiple UCP fires have combined into one massive fire.
They’re trying to manage it with a garden hose.
Tens of thousands of unionized Albertans have already stated they support a general strike and Labour has only been at it for a week.
#ableg #abpoli #yyc #yeg #commonfront #abgeneralstrike
They’re trying to manage it with a garden hose.
Tens of thousands of unionized Albertans have already stated they support a general strike and Labour has only been at it for a week.
#ableg #abpoli #yyc #yeg #commonfront #abgeneralstrike
November 5, 2025 at 10:28 PM
Multiple UCP fires have combined into one massive fire.
They’re trying to manage it with a garden hose.
Tens of thousands of unionized Albertans have already stated they support a general strike and Labour has only been at it for a week.
#ableg #abpoli #yyc #yeg #commonfront #abgeneralstrike
They’re trying to manage it with a garden hose.
Tens of thousands of unionized Albertans have already stated they support a general strike and Labour has only been at it for a week.
#ableg #abpoli #yyc #yeg #commonfront #abgeneralstrike
#SheIsWeak together we are strong!
Text RESIST to 55255
#WeStandTogether #WeWillWin #Recall #AbPoli
#SmithIsUnfit #Solidarity #CdnPoli #NWC #Labour #WorkersUnited #CommonFront #StandTogether
#ReadyToResist
Text RESIST to 55255
#WeStandTogether #WeWillWin #Recall #AbPoli
#SmithIsUnfit #Solidarity #CdnPoli #NWC #Labour #WorkersUnited #CommonFront #StandTogether
#ReadyToResist
NEW:
AFL president Gil McGowan says work will begin on the process to organize a potential general strike in Alberta if in response to the UCP invoking the notwithstanding clause to force teachers back to work.
AFL president Gil McGowan says work will begin on the process to organize a potential general strike in Alberta if in response to the UCP invoking the notwithstanding clause to force teachers back to work.
October 29, 2025 at 7:57 PM
#SheIsWeak together we are strong!
Text RESIST to 55255
#WeStandTogether #WeWillWin #Recall #AbPoli
#SmithIsUnfit #Solidarity #CdnPoli #NWC #Labour #WorkersUnited #CommonFront #StandTogether
#ReadyToResist
Text RESIST to 55255
#WeStandTogether #WeWillWin #Recall #AbPoli
#SmithIsUnfit #Solidarity #CdnPoli #NWC #Labour #WorkersUnited #CommonFront #StandTogether
#ReadyToResist
2/9 "The purpose of the Solidarity Pact is to let employers & governments in this province know that the unions will stand together and fight together — all for one, and one for all," declared Alberta Federation of Labour president Gil McGowan at Wednesday's announcement.
#CommonFront #WorkersRights
#CommonFront #WorkersRights
March 27, 2025 at 5:50 PM
2/9 "The purpose of the Solidarity Pact is to let employers & governments in this province know that the unions will stand together and fight together — all for one, and one for all," declared Alberta Federation of Labour president Gil McGowan at Wednesday's announcement.
#CommonFront #WorkersRights
#CommonFront #WorkersRights
Common Front Resistance Rally
April 26, 2025
Alberta Legislature
Organized by the Alberta Federation of Labour
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#yeg #labour #union #CommonFront #abfedlabour #edmonton #rally #edmonton #alberta #ableg #photojournalism
April 26, 2025
Alberta Legislature
Organized by the Alberta Federation of Labour
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#yeg #labour #union #CommonFront #abfedlabour #edmonton #rally #edmonton #alberta #ableg #photojournalism
April 28, 2025 at 1:23 AM
Common Front Resistance Rally
April 26, 2025
Alberta Legislature
Organized by the Alberta Federation of Labour
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#yeg #labour #union #CommonFront #abfedlabour #edmonton #rally #edmonton #alberta #ableg #photojournalism
April 26, 2025
Alberta Legislature
Organized by the Alberta Federation of Labour
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#yeg #labour #union #CommonFront #abfedlabour #edmonton #rally #edmonton #alberta #ableg #photojournalism
3/8 This is not an idle threat.
The #AFL, representing 175,000 workers, has joined with other unions to form the #CommonFront coalition.
Together, #McGowan says, this coalition represents nearly 400,000 workers in #Alberta.
Albertans, we need to support our teachers. Tell Smith to reverse course!
The #AFL, representing 175,000 workers, has joined with other unions to form the #CommonFront coalition.
Together, #McGowan says, this coalition represents nearly 400,000 workers in #Alberta.
Albertans, we need to support our teachers. Tell Smith to reverse course!
October 28, 2025 at 8:02 PM
3/8 This is not an idle threat.
The #AFL, representing 175,000 workers, has joined with other unions to form the #CommonFront coalition.
Together, #McGowan says, this coalition represents nearly 400,000 workers in #Alberta.
Albertans, we need to support our teachers. Tell Smith to reverse course!
The #AFL, representing 175,000 workers, has joined with other unions to form the #CommonFront coalition.
Together, #McGowan says, this coalition represents nearly 400,000 workers in #Alberta.
Albertans, we need to support our teachers. Tell Smith to reverse course!
I'm experiencing some #CommonFront anxiety caused by agreeing too frequently with Premier Doug Ford. But damn. This is effective messaging. #ElbowsUp
Doug Ford: "If we go into a recession, it's self-made by one person. It's called 'President Trump's recession.' It shouldn't be this way. We should be booming. Both countries."
March 11, 2025 at 6:36 PM
I'm experiencing some #CommonFront anxiety caused by agreeing too frequently with Premier Doug Ford. But damn. This is effective messaging. #ElbowsUp
5/9 The move puts the govt on a "potential collision course" with the #CommonFront, a 350,000-worker coalition.
#AFL President Gil #McGowan promised an "unprecedented response" and confirmed meetings are happening Tuesday, with an announcement Wednesday.
Danielle Smith is a threat to Democracy 😡
#AFL President Gil #McGowan promised an "unprecedented response" and confirmed meetings are happening Tuesday, with an announcement Wednesday.
Danielle Smith is a threat to Democracy 😡
October 28, 2025 at 7:11 PM
5/9 The move puts the govt on a "potential collision course" with the #CommonFront, a 350,000-worker coalition.
#AFL President Gil #McGowan promised an "unprecedented response" and confirmed meetings are happening Tuesday, with an announcement Wednesday.
Danielle Smith is a threat to Democracy 😡
#AFL President Gil #McGowan promised an "unprecedented response" and confirmed meetings are happening Tuesday, with an announcement Wednesday.
Danielle Smith is a threat to Democracy 😡
👇🇨🇦"Hundreds of thousands of Quebec union workers to announce week-long strike" #CommonFront #FAE
montreal.ctvnews.ca/hundreds-of-...
montreal.ctvnews.ca/hundreds-of-...
November 28, 2023 at 2:54 PM
👇🇨🇦"Hundreds of thousands of Quebec union workers to announce week-long strike" #CommonFront #FAE
montreal.ctvnews.ca/hundreds-of-...
montreal.ctvnews.ca/hundreds-of-...
This is not an idle threat: it’s a promise & commitment we’ve made to each other. On March 26/25, we announced the #SolidarityPact, committing to the principle of collective defense…If any union goes on strike in the days ahead, they can count on solidarity & support from the #CommonFront.
“union goes on strike in the days ahead, they can count on solidarity and support from all members of the Common Front. That support will only be amplified if any efforts are made to strip workers of their constitutionally protected right to strike.”
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Alberta unions put Smith government on notice: “If you take on one of us, you’re taking on all of us!”
EDMONTON – The leaders of the Common Front, an umbrella group for all Alberta unions, released the following statement today: “For months now, several of Alberta’s largest public sector unions have…
afl.org
September 10, 2025 at 1:56 AM
This is not an idle threat: it’s a promise & commitment we’ve made to each other. On March 26/25, we announced the #SolidarityPact, committing to the principle of collective defense…If any union goes on strike in the days ahead, they can count on solidarity & support from the #CommonFront.
👇🇨🇦"Public sector strike in Quebec enters 2nd day, more walkouts expected later this week" #Quebec
#PublicSectorStrike #CommonFront
montreal.ctvnews.ca/public-secto...
#PublicSectorStrike #CommonFront
montreal.ctvnews.ca/public-secto...
November 22, 2023 at 3:21 PM
👇🇨🇦"Public sector strike in Quebec enters 2nd day, more walkouts expected later this week" #Quebec
#PublicSectorStrike #CommonFront
montreal.ctvnews.ca/public-secto...
#PublicSectorStrike #CommonFront
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It was a standing-room only crowd in the grandstand, & 30-ish rally leaders at midfield. #CommonFront #RedforEd
October 19, 2025 at 7:12 PM
It was a standing-room only crowd in the grandstand, & 30-ish rally leaders at midfield. #CommonFront #RedforEd