Local 20 ratifies agreement
AUPE members of Local 020, ATB Financial, voted overwhelmingly in favour of a new collective agreement, Feb. 3. Ballots were counted at union headquarters. ATB Financial is one of Canada’s only unionized financial institutions.
AUPE concludes member survey, announces prize winners
Alberta Union of Provincial Employees’ second-ever, union-wide membership survey was completed on Feb. 2. The survey collected invaluable data that will help inform the union of members’ views on various union initiatives and identify opportunities for improvement.
Two members won $500 gift certificates to Visions Electronics in a draw of all survey participants. The winning members are Patti Penner of Local 44, Chapter 12 in Rimbey, and Barbara Line of Local 01, Chapter 34 in Edmonton.
“One of the best ways to measure our success and improve our service is to ask our members for the opinion directly. I’d like to thank each and every one of the thousands of AUPE members who participated in the survey for their contribution,” said AUPE President Guy Smith.
AUPE conducted its first survey of the union membership in 2009.
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Union Steward Level 1
AUPE members gather at union headquarters Feb. 2 in Edmonton for AUPE’s Union Steward Level 1 course. AUPE’s labour education courses are among the best in Canada.
DOVE Award nomination deadline is Feb. 11
EDMONTON – AUPE’s Women’s Committee is encouraging members to nominate worthy activists now for the 2012 DOVE Award. The annual award, created by a resolution of the AUPE Convention in 2001, honours female members who have made major contributions to the betterment of women and all members of the union.
Intro to your Union
AUPE members from around the province gather at union headquarters Jan. 31 in Edmonton for AUPE’s Intro to your Union course. AUPE’s labour education courses are considered among the best in Canada.
YAC gives back!
Members of AUPE’s Young Activists Committee present a cheque for more than $1,100 to the Kids Up Front Foundation in Edmonton. The foundation provides access to arts, sports and entertainment events for children and youth in the capital region.
Seventh annual Curling Funspiel registration opens
The seventh annual AUPE Curling Funspiel is scheduled to take place March 30-31, 2012 at the Spruce Grove Curling Club.
OH&S Committee meets
Members of AUPE’s Occupational Health and Safety Committee met at union headquarters Jan. 13 in Edmonton. This was the first meeting at headquarters for the standing committee, which added new members following AUPE’s Convention in October 2011.
Anti-Privatization Committee meets
Members of AUPE’s Anti-Privatization Committee met at union headquarters Jan. 12 in Edmonton. This was the first meeting at headquarters for the standing committee, which added new members following AUPE’s Convention in October 2011.
Free tickets to film and book launch
Ever wonder how a province as rich in natural resources as ours can have so much financial trouble? Author Kevin Taft and documentary producer Tom Radford track where Alberta’s wealth is going in a new book and video, both entitled Follow The Money.