On May 13, your negotiating team met with over 100 members from other negotiating teams to discuss the state of bargaining across the province. We emphasized our bargaining town halls in June and the status of our Essential Services Agreements.
We felt unified and productive. This collective approach to bargaining brings a new level of strength and solidarity in a year of unprecedented activity at the table.
Please watch for town hall meeting announcements coming soon. All AUPE members are encouraged to join these urgent town halls. You will receive email invitations, shareable posters, and timely reminders to ensure everyone has the chance to attend the town hall nearest them.
Essential Service Agreement (ESA) Update
Negotiations for our ESA, which began in May 2023, are almost complete. We have finalized all working schedules in the event of a strike, which is 3,838 schedules in total. We are currently working to complete the rest of the agreement with the help of a mediating Umpire.
Here is a timeline of the process with our Umpire:
- Evidence Hearing conducted - April 15, 16 and 23, 2024
- AUPEs’ final submission for this hearing - May 8, 2024
- Employer scheduled to respond to AUPEs’ final submission - May 22, 2024
- AUPEs’ final reply to the Employer’s response - May 28, 2024
We expect a decision in early June. If we disagree with the Umpire’s decision, we have the opportunity to appeal—as does the employer. However, we remain optimistic that the mediator's decision will lead to completion of the ESA.
Make the worksite red
Wear red to support us on May 27 and 28, when we are next in bargaining. We appreciate your solidarity and the strong message it sends to the employer.
Send photos of you and your coworkers wearing red to [email protected] so the union can share them on social media.
Urgent Bargaining Town Halls
AUPE’s Time for Action bargaining town halls are happening throughout June and all members are invited. Please visit the town hall website for details on the town hall nearest you.
You will also receive email invitations, shareable posters, and timely reminders to ensure everyone has the chance to attend. All AUPE members are encouraged to join these urgent town halls.
If you have any questions or feedback about this bargaining update, please contact a member of your negotiating team.
AUPE NEGOTIATING TEAM - AHS GENERAL SUPPORT SERVICES
Local 054
Charity Hill
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Christine Madigan (A)
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Local 056
Juanita Cozicar
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Kristina Javorsky (A)
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Local 057
Wendy Kicia
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Janice Drader (A)
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Local 058
Dave Ibach
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Marlin Meyer (A)
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Local 095
Anna Silva
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James Sullivan (A)
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Lamont Health Care Centre
Carol Palichuk
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Sherri-Lee Berezanski (A)
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AUPE RESOURCE STAFF
Chris Dickson, Lead Negotiator
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Kate Robinson, Negotiator
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