By The Canadian Press

Bill 2

NDP using filibuster to fight UCP changes to labour laws

Jun 6, 2019 | 3:09 PM

EDMONTON – They’re talking around the clock at the Alberta legislature about a bill that would cut the minimum wage for young people and change overtime rules.

Opposition NDP members have been speaking on second reading to the bill in the chamber since 7:30 Wednesday night.

The debate has continued into today.

The New Democrats say the proposed changes need to be studied more and legislators need to hear from people who would be affected.

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United Conservative house leader Jason Nixon says the UCP campaigned on the changes and are determined to push them through as part of a plan to re-energize Alberta’s economy.

The bill proposes that the minimum wage for workers under 18 be cut and that banked overtime be calculated at straight time rather than time and a half.