Dream no little dream, AFL convention delegates told

More than ninety members of United Nurses of Alberta partcipated in the 2015 Alberta Federation of Labour "Dream No Little Dream" convention held from April 15 to 19 at the Calgary Convention Centre. The 400 delegates in attendance, who represented unions from across the workforce, debated policy resolutions focused on important issues ranging from workplace safety to child care.

Delegates also heard from guest speakers, including former Canadian Ambassador to the United Nations Stephen Lewis, childcare advocate Martha Friendly, former director of the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate Rolf Wiborg, and Canadian Federation of Nurses Unions President Linda Silas.

CFNU president Linda Silas argues that it is imperative that Canada include medicines as part of medicare.

Rolf Wiborg, former director of the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate, speaks about how Alberta can be like Norway. 

Martha Friendly explains how Universal Child Care is good for Canada and good for kids.

Dr. Stephanie Ross of York University makes the case that labour law in Alberta needs to be reformed, and that unions are the only force that can ensure prosperity is shared more fairly.

Canadian Labour Congress President Hassan Yussuff addresses the Alberta Federation of Labour convention: