Seniors care employees in Innisfail win vote for AUPE representation
INNISFAIL – Approximately 100 employees at the Sunset Manor and Innisfail Country Manor seniors facility have won a workplace vote to the make the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees their union.
AHS cuts jobs, closes seniors beds at Rockyview Hospital
CALGARY – Alberta Health Services is laying off up to 23 Nursing Aides and 10 Licensed Practical Nurses due to the pending closure of 30 transition beds for seniors at the Rockyview General Hospital, the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees has learned.
BLOCK (the) PARTY rally outside PC Policy Convention, Saturday
EDMONTON – Albertans by the busloads will stand together for a “BLOCK (the) PARTY” rally from noon to 2 p.m. on May 25 at 45 Ave and Gateway Blvd in Edmonton to protest the Redford government’s devastating cuts as a result of March’s austerity budget.
Young Activists Committee meets
AUPE’s Young Activists Committee met May 21 for a regular meeting at AUPE headquarters.