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AUPE News & Updates

Member Updates


From time to time items of specific interest to members, but not of particular interest to the media or public, will be posted here. Anyone with access to the Internet, however, is welcome to read this material.

In this section we have compiled AUPE Member Updates from the past six months.

January 2005
December 2004
November 2004
October 2004
September 2004

August 2004

You can view an individual update by clicking on the title.


January 2005

January 21, 2005
Mediator’s report expected soon in Capital Health Region GSS Bargaining

January 20, 2005
Central Alberta health region employees get update on bargaining

January 18, 2005
AUPE locals continue to support tsunami disaster relief efforts

January 12, 2005
Time running out to get Roadrunners hockey tickets

January 7, 2005
AUPE members mourn loss of Lieutenant-Governor Lois Hole

January 7, 2005
Votes for www.aupe.org as Labour Website of the Year must be in by Jan. 15

January 6, 2005
Unions worldwide rally to aid of tsunami survivors

January 5, 2005

AUPE members offered special rate at Edmonton seminar

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December 2004

December 18, 2004
Calgary ANC member input needed on hours of work proposals

December 17, 2004
Vote for www.aupe.org as Labour Website of the Year

December 16, 2004
One month’s retro pay to be delayed, Calgary Health Region tells AUPE members

December 15, 2004
Regional GSS bargaining encounters serious hurdle

December 13, 2004
Letters of understanding signed off in December GSBC bargaining

December 11, 2004
Bargaining continues for ANC Multi Agreement

December 10, 2004
Calgary GSS negotiations encounter serious hurdle

December 5, 2004
Bargaining for Cap Care GSS wage reopener continues

December 2, 2004
Nominations sought for 2005 DOVE Award

December 1, 2004
Family, ATB and colleagues to pay tribute to AUPE member in memorial service

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November 2004

November 30, 2004
Edmonton Area Council plans Roadrunners hockey night

November 24, 2004
Klein names new cabinet, chief of staff

November 24, 2004
Teamsters and UPS Canada reach deal, ending brief strike

November 23, 2004
Election results show Albertans want quality public services: MacLennan

November 22, 2004
Calgary Teamsters end strike against Federated Co-op

November 17, 2004
AUPE and Government of Alberta exchange bargaining proposals

November 16, 2004
Students, faculty, AUPE members take part in U of C political action week

November 09, 2004
Calgary GSS members ratify wage-reopener agreements

November 09, 2004
U of C TV ads call for proper funding for post-secondary education

November 03, 2004
Contest set to name AUPE Headquarters meeting rooms

November 01, 2004
More convention photos appear here this week

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October 2004

October 29, 2004
MacLennan urges 60,000 AUPE members to go to the polls on Nov.22

October 29, 2004
AUPE members offered special rate at Calgary women's seminar

October 20, 2004
President's report to convention available on Web

October 18, 2004
More than 500 join Oct 15. Norquest College information picket

October 18, 2004
AUPE Convention a huge undertaking, well worth the effort

October 08, 2004
AUPE members concerned about PSAC action should contact stewards

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September 2004

September 29, 2004
AUPE Local 001 members approve PREP conversion in mail-in vote

September 28, 2004
Labour Education School applications available on line

September 27, 2004
Workers Health Centre Fall OH&S conference moved to Calgary

September 23, 2004
More than 100 AUPE members attend pension seminars

September 22, 2004
AUPE negotiates wage offer for Calgary Health Region GSS employees

September 21, 2004
AUPE St. Joseph's and Capital Care bargaining team signs off numerous articles

September 20, 2004
Nominations sought for 2004 Rolyn Sumlak Award

September 17, 2004
More than 100 AUPE members sign up for Sept. 21 and 22 pension seminars

September 16, 2004
AUPE members asked to continue support for 300 striking Federated Co-op employees

September 14, 2004
Women's Committee seeds contestants for 'AUPE Idol' competition

September 10, 2004
It's your future:AUPE President urges members to complete Alberta goverment survey

September 8, 2004
Direct government employee's agreement should relfect sacrifices and contributions, MacLennan says

September 7, 2004
Long-time AUPE member to kick off Edmonton municipal election campaign tonight

September 3, 2004
Advocacy group seeks Edmonton non-smokers for media campaign focus group

September 2, 2004
More than 2,000 participants take part in AUPE Grandparent's Day picnic

September 2, 2004
Teamsters ask AUPE members to support 300 striking federated Co-op employees

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August 2004

August 30, 2004
Parks Canada sstrike by PSAC members continues

August 26, 2004
2004-2005 AUPE pocket calendars now available for locals to order

August 25, 2004
More than 1,100 enjoy AUPE local 052 barbecue

August 24, 2004
AUPE road trip focuses on ATB Financial members

August 23, 2004
More than 1,000 expected at AUPE barbecue on U of C campus tomorrow

August 13, 2004
AUPE reviewing options with respect to AMHB employees’ arbitration decision

August 06, 2004
Reminder: AUPE Vice-Presidential candidates have until next Friday to submit Direct Impact articles

August 06, 2004
August 7 is Labour History day in Edmonton

August 04, 2004
Car plunges through window of AUPE member’s office

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July 2004

July 27, 2004
August 7 is Labour History Day in Edmonton

July 23, 2004
Candidates for public office seeking COPA funding must file application: Vice-President

July 22, 2004
Pension seminars set for Sept. 21 and 22

July 20, 2004
AUPE members encouraged to submit union photos for publication

July 16, 2004
AUPE Vice-Presidential candidates have until Aug. 13 to submit Direct Impact articles

July 13, 2004
AUPE requests assistance of mediator in NorQuest negotiations

July 9, 2004
AUPE radio spots promote safety

July 6, 2004
AUPE policy aims to safeguard the privacy of all members

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