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The Alberta Worker @abworker.bsky.social · 12d

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

So true.

My monthly articles on Alberta’s labour market are the most comprehensive coverage you will find anywhere.

The Alberta Worker @abworker.bsky.social · 1d

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 · 1d

The kind of number crunching you just don't get anywhere else. 👏👏
Alberta gained 42,500 jobs in Sep 2025 albertaworker.ca/news/alberta...

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.

albertaworker.ca

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Kim Siever @kimsiever.bsky.social · 1d

Over the weekend, a reader of The Alberta Worker sent in a $50 donation.

The Alberta Worker receives all its funding from its readers.

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

Become a supporter today.

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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Prisoners of Poverty | Sit In for Equity @prisonersofpoverty.bsky.social · 16h

albertaworker.ca/news/the-sto... Hey. Do you know what stocks (some of) your MLAs own? Would you like to?

The stocks owned by Alberta MLAs (2025 edition)

I spent a couple of days browsing public disclosure statements to see what’s changed in 5 years.

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Kim Siever @kimsiever.bsky.social · 1d

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

The Alberta Worker @abworker.bsky.social · 1d

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.

albertaworker.ca/news/alberta...

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.

albertaworker.ca

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

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

Rajko Dodic most absent Lethbridge city councillor

Between Nov 2021 and Sep 2025, Dodic missed 1 in 11 council meetings, more than any other member of council, but fewer than Joe Mauro missed in the previous term.

albertaworker.ca/news/rajko-d...

Rajko Dodic most absent Lethbridge city councillor

Between November 2021 and September 2025, Rajko Dodic missed more 1 in 11 council meetings, more than any other member of council, but less than Joe Mauro missed in the previous term.

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Kim Siever @kimsiever.bsky.social · 3d

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

albertaworker.ca/support

The Alberta Worker @abworker.bsky.social · 1d

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.

albertaworker.ca/news/alberta...

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.

albertaworker.ca

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John Richmond @johnprichmond.bsky.social · 4d

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 · 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

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 · 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

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 · 4d

👍
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 · 4d

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

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-…

albertaworker.ca

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Alec Walker 🏳️‍⚧️ (he/him) @smartalecw.bsky.social · 4d

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 · 4d

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 · 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

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 · 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

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 · 5d

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 · 6d

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 · 7d

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 · 6d

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

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

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 · 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

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 · 7d

Shop co-op peeps!

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

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 · 7d

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 · 7d

If Safeway can gouge me on cucumbers they can pay benefits

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Berner boy🍁 @simon-63.bsky.social · 7d

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