News Releases and Member Updates
Over 1,000 more U of C employees gain AUPE representation: Labour Board
CALGARY — More than 1,000 University of Calgary employees will be entitled to the benefits of union representation after a major decision released today by the Alberta Labour Relations Board included them in AUPE Local 052. More.
AUPE Auxiliary Nursing Care bargaining team rejects employers’ ‘inadequate’ wage offer
EDMONTON — The AUPE Auxiliary Nursing Care Bargaining Committee is disappointed and dismayed by the monetary offer received this morning from employer bargaining representatives. More.
AUPE to raise money for women’s shelters with cookbook
EDMONTON — AUPE Women’s Committee is asking members to pitch in on a new cookbook that will raise money for the Alberta Council of Women’s Shelters. More.
AUPE salutes Alberta’s nurses during Nurses Week
EDMONTON — AUPE, the bargaining representative for thousands of front-line nursing care employees throughout Alberta, honours all of the province’s nurses during this week’s Nurses Week celebrations. More.
AUPE Committees calling on cultural dancers to start convention with a bang!
EDMONTON — Members of AUPE Human Rights and Young Activists Committees are calling on all members to volunteer in a showcase of dance from many cultures at the annual convention this fall. More.
AUPE health sector bargaining teams from across Alberta express anger with employers, discuss next steps
EDMONTON — AUPE bargaining teams from across the province met at Edmonton Headquarters today to discuss the lack of progress in bargaining with their respective employers. More.
Local 054 General Support Services Bargaining Committee ‘extremely disappointed’ with Capital Health’s failure to deliver monetary package
EDMONTON — “Local 054 Bargaining Committee members are extremely disappointed by Capital Health’s inability to come forward with a monetary package by dates that both parties agreed to during earlier meetings,” AUPE Staff Negotiator Malcolm McNaughton said today. More.
AUPE bargaining with Diversified Transportation characterized by positive discussions
SHERWOOD PARK — Negotiations May 6 between the AUPE Local 118/015 Bargaining Committee and Diversified Transportation were characterized by positive discussions in many areas, including the crucial issue of agreement on a benefit plan. More.
AUPE TV ads are on the air
EDMONTON — A $1-million television advertising campaign by the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees is set to air Monday on stations throughout Alberta. More.
AUPE seeks university student to assist with pay equity research project
EDMONTON — AUPE is seeking a recent university graduate to assist with a summer research project into pay equity issues. More.
Province increases subsistence and travel rates for direct government employees
EDMONTON — The rates for travel and subsistence payments to direct government employees in AUPE Locals 001 to 012 increased as of May 1, 2008. More.
Bursary, scholarship applications accepted, starting today
EDMONTON — Starting today, applications will be accepted for bursaries for post-secondary education awarded through the AUPE Member Education Assistance Fund. More.
May Day March to set out from Tipton Park at 6 p.m.
EDMONTON — Today is International Workers’ Day and union members and supporters from throughout the Capital Region will mark the occasion with a march this evening through Old Strathcona. More.
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