AUPE President: new budgeting approach warrants caution
EDMONTON – The new “results-based budgeting” model to be implemented by the Government of Alberta with Bill 1 presents both dangers and opportunities, says Alberta Union of Provincial Employees President Guy Smith.
AUPE President corrects misleading statements in Boessenkool paper
EDMONTON – Guy Smith, President of the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees responded today to errors and misleading statements in the recent report on public service salaries released by the Calgary School of Public Policy.
51 years in the public service
AUPE President Guy Smith attended the Jan. 13 retirement party for Clifford Skidmore, who retired from Alberta Transportation after starting work with the Alberta government in 1961. AUPE is proud to have members of Skidmore’s dedication to public service in its ranks.
Local 003 council meeting
AUPE Local 003 members from around the province met at union headquarters, Jan. 13, in Edmonton. Local 003 represents correctional services workers.
Local 003 chair talks to media
Local 003 Chair Derrick Karbashewski talks to media about the shortage of sheriffs at the Edmonton Law Courts. On Tuesday two judges spoke out publicly about their concerns over public safety because there aren’t enough sheriffs to be present in all courtrooms. AUPE has been urging the government for months to improve staffing levels in courts all around the province.
Edmonton Law Courts building needs 21 more sheriffs, says AUPE
EDMONTON – The Alberta Union of Provincial Employees has been urging management at the Edmonton Law Courts for months to address the dire shortage of sheriffs, a union official said Wednesday.
Uniform staffing, wages, cleaning standards for private sector continuing care a must: AUPE President
EDMONTON – Alberta Union of Provincial Employees President Guy Smith reacted to the Auditor General’s findings on private continuing care facilities today, calling on Alberta Health Services to implement uniform standards for cleanliness, staffing levels, and wages.
Redford’s privatization plans threaten vulnerable Albertans - union prepares to fight back
EDMONTON – Premier-Designate Alison Redford’s plans to amalgamate ministries, cut and privatize programs could hurt the most vulnerable Albertans and set up a major battle with Alberta’s largest union said Guy Smith, President of the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees.
Peace Officers' Memorial Day in Ottawa
Seven members from Local 003 stand outside the Supreme Court of Canada during Peace Officers’ Memorial Day Sept. 25. Left to right: Eric Larson (Commercial Vehicle Enforcement – North), Ron Soenen (Lethbridge Correctional Centre), Bryan Tighe (Sheriffs – South), Amanda McMurren (Lethbridge Correctional Centre), Dave Young (Red Deer Remand Centre), Adam Zasada (Sheriffs – North), and Troy Merrill (Calgary Remand Centre).
Slave Lake wildfire film ‘Loss and Hope’ debuts Oct. 5
SLAVE LAKE – The Alberta Union of Provincial Employees’ commissioned film “Loss and Hope,” a 22-minute documentary about the Slave Lake wildfire that devastated the community on May 15, 2011 will debut at Northern Lakes College Lecture Theatre, 1201 Main Street SE in Slave Lake, Oct. 5 at 7 p.m.