The Alberta United Conservative Party has insisted Alberta Federation of Labour (AFL) President Gil McGowan resign from his position while chasing the NDP leadership. “Union dues aren’t a slush fund for political ambitions,” said Alberta UCP MLA Shane Getson (Lac Ste. Anne-Parkland) in a Wednesday press release. “Alberta’s workers deserve a president focused on them, not on political games.” McGowan confirmed on Saturday he would be joining the Alberta NDP leadership race. READ MORE: Alberta union boss says he will run for NDP leadershipHe made his intentions clear in a series of direct social media messages to potential supporters. “I haven’t officially announced yet, but I’m going to join the NDP leadership race,” he said. The UCP called on the NDP to release its membership numbers, providing Albertans with a transparent view of the ongoing leadership race. Earlier this month, it filed a complaint with Elections Alberta, alleging the NDP is breaking election financing laws by exchanging memberships for tax-receiptable donations. Getson concluded by saying union workers “make their contributions in good faith, with hopes that those representing them are doing so with their undivided attention.” “If an NDP leadership hopeful wants to run, then do it, but not at the expense of union members,” he said. McGowan responded by saying the UCP is concerned he is not doing the job he was elected to do, which is to stand up for Alberta workers. “That’s kinda funny considering that in the past five days I’ve been VERY busy doing things like this,” he said. The AFL had launched a Diversify Alberta campaign to give workers a say in their economic futures. .As AFL president, he said he works more than 60 hours per week standing up for Alberta workers. This is what he was elected and re-elected 10 times to do..This is what the Western Standard is up againstThe Trudeau government is funding lies and propaganda by directly subsidizing the mainstream media. They do this to entrench the powerful Eastern, woke and corrupt interests that dominate the political, social and economic institutions in Canada. Federal authorities are constantly trying to censor us and stop us from publishing the stories that they don’t want you to read. Ottawa may weaponize our taxes and police against us, but we’ve got a powerful ally on our side.You. Free men, and free women. We need you to stand with us and become a member of the Western Standard. Here’s what you will get for your membership:Unlimited access to all articles from the Western Standard, Alberta Report, West Coast Standard, and Saskatchewan Standard, with no paywall. Our daily newsletter delivered to your inbox. .Access to exclusive Member-only WS events.Keep the West’s leading independent media voice strong and free.If you can, please support us with a monthly or annual membership. It takes just a moment to set up, and you will be making a big impact on keeping one the last independent media outlets in Canada free from Ottawa’s corrupting influence.
The Alberta United Conservative Party has insisted Alberta Federation of Labour (AFL) President Gil McGowan resign from his position while chasing the NDP leadership. “Union dues aren’t a slush fund for political ambitions,” said Alberta UCP MLA Shane Getson (Lac Ste. Anne-Parkland) in a Wednesday press release. “Alberta’s workers deserve a president focused on them, not on political games.” McGowan confirmed on Saturday he would be joining the Alberta NDP leadership race. READ MORE: Alberta union boss says he will run for NDP leadershipHe made his intentions clear in a series of direct social media messages to potential supporters. “I haven’t officially announced yet, but I’m going to join the NDP leadership race,” he said. The UCP called on the NDP to release its membership numbers, providing Albertans with a transparent view of the ongoing leadership race. Earlier this month, it filed a complaint with Elections Alberta, alleging the NDP is breaking election financing laws by exchanging memberships for tax-receiptable donations. Getson concluded by saying union workers “make their contributions in good faith, with hopes that those representing them are doing so with their undivided attention.” “If an NDP leadership hopeful wants to run, then do it, but not at the expense of union members,” he said. McGowan responded by saying the UCP is concerned he is not doing the job he was elected to do, which is to stand up for Alberta workers. “That’s kinda funny considering that in the past five days I’ve been VERY busy doing things like this,” he said. The AFL had launched a Diversify Alberta campaign to give workers a say in their economic futures. .As AFL president, he said he works more than 60 hours per week standing up for Alberta workers. This is what he was elected and re-elected 10 times to do..This is what the Western Standard is up againstThe Trudeau government is funding lies and propaganda by directly subsidizing the mainstream media. They do this to entrench the powerful Eastern, woke and corrupt interests that dominate the political, social and economic institutions in Canada. Federal authorities are constantly trying to censor us and stop us from publishing the stories that they don’t want you to read. Ottawa may weaponize our taxes and police against us, but we’ve got a powerful ally on our side.You. Free men, and free women. We need you to stand with us and become a member of the Western Standard. Here’s what you will get for your membership:Unlimited access to all articles from the Western Standard, Alberta Report, West Coast Standard, and Saskatchewan Standard, with no paywall. Our daily newsletter delivered to your inbox. .Access to exclusive Member-only WS events.Keep the West’s leading independent media voice strong and free.If you can, please support us with a monthly or annual membership. It takes just a moment to set up, and you will be making a big impact on keeping one the last independent media outlets in Canada free from Ottawa’s corrupting influence.
