The government of Alberta’s efforts under Bill 17 – Fair and Family-friendly Workplaces Act seek to modernize labour legislation in the province and extend it to corporate farm operations. Small family farms will be exempt from coverage by Bill 17.

GSU general secretary Hugh Wagner recently wrote to the The Western Producer to comment on the efforts by the government. His letter was published and you can read it here:

General Secretary Hugh Wagner’s letter to the Editor – June 8, 2017 – The Western Producer