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Direct Impact

Welcome to the Spring 2022 Edition of Direct Impact

A new spring is upon us and AUPE members are planting the seeds of justice. AUPE members know cultivating justice is an arduous but necessary task, from seeking safety and dignity in continuing care facilities to remedying the plights of our judicial clerks. In this edition of Direct Impact, you’ll find stories of justice germinating as members prepare to fight budget cuts and job losses, as well as towering monuments of justice that sprouted long ago, such as International Women’s Day and the Winnipeg General Strike.

 

Oil drips from a pair of scissors, symbolizing the UCP's cuts despite the rebounding price of oil

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Budget 2022: Prepare to fight against privatization

The high price of oil propped up the UCP government's 2022 budget, but they're still making huge cuts to our jobs and the public services Albertans count on. AUPE members must organize to fight back.

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Two hands holding a placard that bears an insignia of feminist empowerment.

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Not a greeting card, but a battle cry

International Women’s Day is a rallying cry for AUPE members and all union activists. And the women of AUPE are leading from the front lines.

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Collage of news clippings about Joe Corral's death

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Remembering Joe Corral

Healthcare hero personified the dedication of thousands on the frontline and paid the ultimate price

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An illustration of a silhouette of a head with a raincloud in it.

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If you’re struggling, your union is here for you

Crisis Support for members is expanding.

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