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AMTA Special Meeting of Members

AMTA Special Meeting of Members

The Alberta Motor Transport Association’s (AMTA) Board of Directors has proposed key changes to its bylaws so the Association can continue to lead and govern effectively, operate with modern practices, and comply with provincial laws.

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WCB Job Seeker: Meet Chris

WCB Job Seeker: Meet Chris

Meet Chris Creelman. He is a hard worker, who is versatile in different industries. He has a diploma in logistics and supply chain management with 400 related practicum hours. On top of that, he has over five years of experience in businesses to businesses (B2B) sales with excellent customer service. He has helped customers and supervisors in addressing questions, solving problems and handling requests. Additionally, he oversaw all communications within assigned territories.

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AMTA hosts 28th annual Alberta Inspectors Championship

AMTA hosts 28th annual Alberta Inspectors Championship

Submitted by CVSA Programs Coordinator, Sheriff Highway Patrol, Sgt. Brian Davyduke

The 28th annual Alberta Inspectors Championship was held at the Alberta Motor Transport Associations training centre at the Edmonton International Airport on Saturday June 25th. There were five CVSA North American Standard (NAS) inspectors competing for top prize in the competition.

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The Impact of Micro Traumas on Mental Health and its Role in the Prevention of Workplace Violence

The Impact of Micro Traumas on Mental Health and its Role in the Prevention of Workplace Violence

In today’s workplaces, it’s especially critical that employers consider the psychological safety of their workforce. The potential consequences of not doing so could result in increased WCB premiums through the acceptance of psychological injury claims; discrimination claims through a Human Rights Tribunal and the associated financial and reputational costs; or a violent event resulting from events at the workplace.

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Alberta Jobs Now Program opens for third intake

Alberta Jobs Now Program opens for third intake

Rob Dombowsky

AMTA Industry Advisor, Human Resources & Labour

On June 3, 2022, the provincial government opened the third intake of the Alberta Jobs Now Program (AJNP). The intent of this program is to support Albertans, including those with disabilities, to gain the right skills to find and maintain employment through on the job or formal training. This is accomplished by providing a subsidy to employers for 25% of a new hires annual salary up to $25,000, whichever is less. This increases to 37.5% or $37,500 when hiring people with disabilities. [1]

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Psychosocial Safety: Shifting from Equality to Equity

Psychosocial Safety: Shifting from Equality to Equity

Dave Elniski

AMTA Industry Advisor, Safety & Compliance

Whether federally [1] or provincially [2] regulated, trucking companies need to address psychosocial hazards in their occupational health and safety programs. In a recent survey, AMTA found confidence around addressing psychological and psychosocial safety to be limited, especially amongst small carriers [3].

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