ALBERTA

 

READY TO RESIST
Yesterday's 30,000-strong rally at the Alberta Legislature was a huge show of support for teachers. And it's just getting started. As the president of the Alberta Federation of Labour, Gil McGowan, said to the crowd, if Premier Smith's government uses the notwithstanding clause to order teachers back to work, "she will be initiating a war on worker bargaining power."

In response, over 13,000 of you have already used SMS to text RESIST to 55255. In doing so, you've indicated you want to be part of the resistance. You know the importance of public education, public health — all public services. You know the importance of those public sector workers who serve Albertans, day in, day out. The UCP government's anti-worker agenda must be resisted at all costs. This doesn't only affect teachers or other public sector workers. This is about all workers in the province. An attack on one is an attack on all.

As the AFL's Secretary Treasurer, Cori Longo, noted, "This isn't only about the government's anti-worker measures. We have an affordability crisis. Workers across the province are struggling to make ends meet."

RESIST - TOWN HALL
We're inviting you to an important event. Everyone who cares deeply about public services, affordability, and the future of workers' rights is invited to attend. Yes, it's at 5pm on a Saturday and in ordinary times you would probably have something more fun to do. But these are not ordinary times. Please, if you can free up just 90 minutes, we would love to have you there. It's happening via Facebook Live.  You will have a chance to ask questions about the UCP government's use of the notwithstanding clause, and anything else that's on your mind.

WHEN: 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM, Saturday October 25, 2025
WHERE: (Virtual) Facebook Live

Join our town hall to discuss how we can all fight back against bad bosses.

PLEASE FORWARD THIS MESSAGE TO PEOPLE WHO MAY HAVE NOT JOINED THE MOVEMENT YET. More information is available on our website.