AUPE health sector workers rally across Alberta May 28 and 29
EDMONTON – Hundreds of Auxiliary Nursing Care and General Support Service workers are holding rallies, information pickets, and meetings across the province today.
Alberta Union of Provincial Employees President Doug Knight the demonstrations of solidarity will underscore the workers’ importance to Alberta’s health system while they continue negotiation with their employers.
“It’s time the 27,000 health sector employees AUPE represents were recognized for their valuable contribution to Alberta’s health system,” said Knight.
Rallies and information pickets are taking place in Calgary, Edmonton, and Grande Prairie today, and will be followed up by further events in Red Deer, Westlock,and Peace River tomorrow.
“Collectively AUPE health sector workers are responsible for the day-to-day operation of our hospitals and provide more one-on-one care to patients than anyone else. They deserve the same financial recognition of their value that other employees have received,” Knight said.
Events – May 28, 2008
Calgary 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. – information pickets at Peter Lougheed Centre, Alberta Children’s Hospital, Foothills Medical Centre, and Rockyview General Hospital
Edmonton 4:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. – rally at University of Alberta Hospital
Grande Prairie 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. – information picket at QE II Hospital
Events – May 29, 2008
Peace River, 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. – information pickets, Peace River Health Care Centre
Red Deer, 6:00 p.m. – meeting, Gaetz Memorial United Church Hall
Westlock, 7:00 p.m. – meeting, Westlock Inn
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For more information:
Doug Knight, President, AUPE – 780-930-3301 or 780-265-6655 (cellular phone)
Mark Wells, Communications Officer, AUPE – 780-930-3406
Photo: Over 2000 health sector workers picketed in Edmonton, Calgary, and Grande Prairie May 28 to underscore their importance to Alberta’s health system. President Doug Knight is pictured here with members in Edmonton.