Gil is a proven leader — elected and re-elected a record ten times as the President of Alberta’s largest worker advocacy group, the Alberta Federation of Labour. Here’s a collection of some of the work Gil has been doing recently to diversify the Alberta economy and protect the interests of working Albertans. As a seasoned leader in Alberta civil society, Gil is ready to take his skills, experience and ideas to the next level — first, as leader of the Alberta NDP and then as Premier of Alberta. Take a look and these examples. Gil’s already a major player on our province’s political stage. As NDP leader, he will hit the ground running!
Gil in the news
- Labour Federation report outlines job creation, economic development in green transition — Calgary Herald
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Labour leader scorches UCP for absence from crucial jobs talks with Ottawa — Calgary Herald
- ‘If the UCP was really concerned with what the federal government is up to, they would have engaged with them ages ago,’ said Gil McGowan, president of the Alberta Federation of Labour
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Alberta union leaders want feds to help attract investment, create jobs — Edmonton Journal
- “For the sake of the workers we represent, we urge you to match the scale, scope and ambition of the American IRA.”
- AFL working to create a more diversified economy — Western Wheel
- AFL will organize made-in-Alberta opposition to provincial pension plan, ads coming soon — Edmonton Journal
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October 1st marks five years without an increase to Alberta’s minimum wage — Red Deer Advocate
- Alberta Federation of Labour calls out the government’s inaction.
Gil’s columns
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Alberta’s trickle-down nonsense will gut public services — Edmonton Journal
- “The premier’s plan is a recipe for gutting the public services that support our families and act as a foundation for our economy.“
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Alberta Workers See Their Future. Denial Blocks the View — The Tyee
- The province’s workers have a plan for the global energy transition. Premier Smith offers only fear and spin
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How Anti-Trans Protests Pull from the Fascist Playbook — The Tyee
- The marches serve four aims: hijack parties, distract citizens, subvert public education and dehumanize opponents.
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A Vote for the UCP Is a Vote for Wage Suppression — The Tyee
- Danielle Smith’s party is focused on policies that keep wages low.
- Stop playing politics with Albertans’ pensions — Edmonton Journal
Gil on video
AFL’s Gil McGowan speaks to House of Commons Committee on Sustainable Jobs
AFL’s Gil McGowan speaks about Conservatives and sustainable jobs
Gil McGowan debunks UCP pension lies on Real Talk with Ryan Jesperson
Gil McGowan explains Diversify Alberta campaign
Gil McGowan speaks at release of AFL report criticizing UCP plan to pull Alberta out of CPP
UCP plan for health care: “An attack dressed up as a cure”
UCP plan for pensions is another “zombie idea” that we have to bury