2006 ANNUAL STUDENT ESSAY CONTEST
Topic: In the past twelve months we have seen
a number of high-profile labour disputes in Alberta, such as those
at Lakeside Packers and Telus. We have also seen the Provincial
Government lower the working age to 12, and increase the minimum
wage to $7 per hour. Now the government is conducting a review of
Alberta’s Labour Standards Code. In light of these developments,
please answer the following question:
How should workers’ rights be protected in Alberta?
Answers should include reference to the roles, if any, of the provincial
government and of labour unions in the process.
Winners:
High School Category: Ms. Lisa Curle, William Aberhart
High School (Calgary) (view
essay)
Undergraduate Category: Mr. Andy Davies, University of
Lethbridge (view essay)
Graduate Category: No winner.
For details on the 2007 Student Essay Contest,
follow this link.
The Annual Student Essay Contest is sponsored by Parkland
Institute and Alberta
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