Andrew Stevens

Andrew Stevens is an associate professor in the faculty of business administration (Hill and Levene Schools of Business) and Unifor Research Scholar in labour relations at the University of Regina. With Drs. Sean Tucker (University of Regina) and Emily Eaton (University of Regina), he co-edited “Unjust Transition: The Future for Fossil Fuel Workers” (Fernwood Publishing, 2024). Andrew’s research focuses on the sociology of work, labour relations, and political economy.

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Alberta’s Union Advantage: Wages, Equity, and the Power of Collective Bargaining

research | Dec 11, 2025

Despite years of conservative governments undermining labour rights and restricting collective bargaining, the union wage advantage — the gap between average earnings of unionized and non-unionized workers — remains strong in Alberta. This report draws on new data to show how unionization strengthens wages and benefits while promoting fairness for women, immigrants, and precarious workers across the province.