04-05-2018 21:40 via edmontonjournal.com

Private member's bill aims to protect volunteer firefighter jobs

A private member’s bill aims to prevent volunteer firefighters from losing their regular jobs when they take time off to respond to emergencies. 
“Currently employers can … terminate firefighters for missing work while fulfilling duties as a firefighter,” said United Conservative Party MLA Wayne Anderson, who introduced Bill 201 in March. 
It was referred to the Standing Committee on Alberta’s Economic Future for review, which the UCP called a proced
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