2010 Labour Day message from AUPE President Guy Smith
Labour Day is a time to reflect on those who are unemployed or underemployed in our society, says AUPE President Guy Smith in his 2010 Labour Day message.
Four AUPE TV ads to re-launch Monday
The Alberta Union of Provincial Employees is re-launching a series of four television advertisements on Monday to focus on the important work AUPE members do for all Albertans.
Camrose Area Council Barbecue
The Camrose Area Council held a barbecue on Aug. 27 to celebrate the last days of summer.
Workplace injury and fatality record access anything but
It will be very difficult for Albertans to draw meaningful conclusions about Workers’ Compensation Board ensured employers’ safety records from information the provincial government plans to publish, said two AUPE union representatives who deal with workplace safety issues.
Deadline extended for COPA members seeking funds to run for municipal office
EDMONTON – The date for AUPE members wishing to apply for financial support from the union’s Committee on Political Action to run in the Alberta municipal elections this fall has been extended to Oct. 4, 2010.
Disappearance of Stephanie Stewart still a mystery four years later
EDMONTON – It has been four years since Stephanie Stewart vanished from an Athabasca fire lookout tower near Hinton, Alberta.
AUPE Executive Secretary Treasurer Bill Dechant has reaffirmed the union’s $10,000 contribution to the reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible.
AUPE supports striking McKesson workers
The Alberta Union of Provincial Employees is encouraging members to support UFCW Local 401’s two-month-long strike against McKesson Canada Corporation. The Edmonton warehouse workers – who have been without a contract since early 2009 – have been on strike since Jun. 28, 2010.
GSS transitional bargaining
AUPE members from the former AADAC, Northern Lights, Palliser, and Chinook Health Regions met at union headquarters on Aug. 24 to prepare moving them into the receiving agreement.
Anti-Privatization Seminar 2010 applications have closed
Yesterday was the deadline for Local chairs to submit application forms to headquarters for members that would like to attend AUPE’s 2010 Anti-Privatization Seminar. The Anti-Privatization Committee thanks all members and locals for their interest in this year’s seminar.