Knight responds to new deficit projections
AUPE President Doug Knight responded to suggestions Alberta’s deficit could grow beyond $7 billion on CTV news yesterday. “You can’t take it all out on government employees,” he said.
Newport Harbour Bargaining Committee
The AUPE Local 048/014 Bargaining Committee met at the union’s Calgary Regional Office to prepare for negotiation of the first collective agreement with their employer, Newport Harbour Care Centre.
Minutes - Young Activists Committee
Meeting Location: Calgary/Airdrie
Members in Attendance:
Bobby-Joe Rovensky
Nick Van Hooft
Salina Perry
Mike Mackenzie
Amy Laughlin
Jason Heistad
Judy Mayer
Childcare Needs Assessment now open
EDMONTON – Do you have childcare needs that cannot be properly met? Do childcare issues impact your ability to do your job? Do they impact your ability to take part in union activities or other aspects of your life?
AUPE responds to elimination of Health Care Aide positions at St. Mary’s Hospital in Camrose
CAMROSE – Alberta Union of Provincial Employees representatives are working to assist members that may be affected by the pending elimination of up to nine Health Care Aide positions at St. Mary’s Hospital in Camrose.
Government of Alberta hiring freeze not unexpected, not without problems
EDMONTON – A memo to Alberta Public Service employees announcing a hiring freeze was not unexpected but will undoubtedly hinder the ability of the public service employees to provide the programs and services at the level expected by Albertans, says Alberta Union of Provincial Employees President Doug Knight.
Education Subcommittee reviews bursary applications
The Education Subcommittee of the AUPE Members Benefit Committee were at union headquarters last week working through bursary applications. Applicants will receive a response in the coming weeks.
Tickets for Edmonton Area Council Christmas Carnival now available
EDMONTON – Get your tickets early for the family fun to be had at the 2009 Edmonton Area Council Children’s Christmas Carnival. Entertainment including a visit from Santa himself with games, gifts and goodies is sure to delight children of all ages.
Registration is open for AUPE Labour School 2010
EDMONTON – Registration forms are now available to committed activists who seek to attend AUPE’s ninth annual Labour School in the spring of 2010. The event takes place February 28—March 4, 2010 at the Fairmont-Jasper Park Lodge, in Jasper, Alberta.
AUPE Local 042 Executive - Good Sam
The AUPE Local 042 Executive Committee, representing over 1,100 Good Samaritan Society employees met at union headquartes July 23, 2009.