What Is the Workers’ Agenda — and Why Does It Matter for Alberta?

What is the Workers’ Agenda — and why does it matter for Alberta? Developed by labour organizations and community partners, the Workers’ Agenda is a policy platform that focuses on building an economy that works for everyone. It highlights priorities such as good jobs, fair wages, affordable housing, strong public services, workplace safety, and democratic accountability. In this presentation, Gil McGowan, will outline the key ideas behind the Workers’ Agenda and discuss how these proposals aim to address the economic challenges facing working people in Alberta today.

Speaker: Gil McGowan, president of the Alberta Federation of Labour, representing more than 170,000 workers across Alberta. First elected in 2005, he is a prominent voice on labour rights, wages, and economic policy affecting working people in the province.

Moderator: Krysty Thomas

Date/Time: Thursday,March 19, 2026. The presentation begins at noon & concludes at 1 pm.

Cost is free, donations however, are gratefully accepted.

Location: SACPA sessions are held at Lethbridge Senior Citizens Organization (LSCO), Atrium Dining Room, 500 -11 Street S, Lethbridge

Lunch and Refreshments: If you like, please arrive early to patronize the LSCO cafeteria and enjoy their excellent variety of good-value food/drink options in the Atrium Dining Room ahead of the session