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Direct Impact

Welcome to the Summer 2020 Edition of Direct Impact

In this issue of DI, we explore what spreads. Burning political issues, COVID-19, and of course, solidarity - all have consumed our province in the last three months. This is a time of upheaval and change, and Albertans in every community, including AUPE’s 95,000 members, are on the front lines defending an Alberta that works for working people. Read about it and join the fight!

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AUPE members prepare for the fight to save advanced education

Workers and students are the heart of campuses across the province. It’s time politicians prioritize them.

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Children pay the price for callous cut to 25,000 school jobs

Kids with special needs felt it the most.

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Millionaires behind Alberta's private-care homes are on a sinking ship

And the UCP are dragging down our health-care system to try and save them.

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I’d rather sleep outside

Some faith-based organizations fail to meet the needs of many vulnerable Albertans.

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