Aupe - Alberta Union Of Provincial Employees

Wishing everyone out there a very happy Heritage Day weekend! Thanks to those who are working this weekend to keep all of us safe and healthy; we appreciate you!

"If you live in a seniors facility run by a private company or non-profit organization, you are 32 per cent more likely to be sent to the hospital emergency department.
“Once there, those seniors have a 54 per cent higher chance of dying inside the hospital than those who live in a care home run by a public health authority."

💕 We know our health care system isn't perfect, but it's there when we need it.
Find out why Canadians are sharing their health care stories here: https://vancouversun.com/…/paula-simons -american-tweet-pro…/

“Court clerks are an integral part of the justice system. Without them, the entire system slows down,” Hart said. “The same goes for Crown prosecutors. We know filling vacancies in the Crown Prosecution Service has been a challenge, but the government must do everything it can to fill those roles. The system can only work when it is adequately resourced and supported.”
- James Hart, AUPE Vice-President

Happy to see elected officials working towards transparency of the use of public funds for this process.
Now if only we could get the same for our privately operated (publically funded) seniors care centres...🙃

Annnnd the survey says...
Alberta is on this list 6 times!
(We would like to note that all 25 options should just be named "Alberta" next time they do this list) 😁😁

Wait, what? 🙃🙃🙃

"He apologized for police denying permits to Pride parades in the 1980s and failing to consider the impacts of the 2002 Goliath Saunatel bathhouse raid."

Very important update for folks working at Scenic Acres - Local 048. The employer has put forth a list of rollbacks.
Click below to get the full update.

When people talk about 'wasting taxpayer money,' why don't things like this come up?
"The contract with Graham began in 2011, under the former Progressive Conservative government, and has been delayed ever since due to construction deferrals, design changes and cost overrruns. The initial cost of the project was $250 million, less than a third of the current price tag." 😲💸

Environmentally conscious. A leader in bringing forth new ideas. Informed and aware of the impacts their micro-actions and how they impact the Earth. Did we just describe someone you know? Why not nominate them for the Environmental Committee's EcoStar Award? ✨ 🍁✨ 🐳✨🌲✨🌺 ✨🌏✨🔥 ✨ 🌊 Click here to download the form: aupe.org/documents/45FFK/ 🌺 ✨🌏✨🔥 ✨ 🌊✨ 🍁✨ 🐳✨🌲✨... Learn more: https://www.aupe.org/my-aupe/committees/e nvironment/
Deadline: August 15
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These new positions will make a difference to Central Albertans who need emergency services. Good luck to United Nurses of Alberta representatives when they meet with the Health Minister today to discuss this matter further!

Mental health is health, full stop. This organization serves over 50,000 Albertans every year, and will be working with a local Primary Care Network to ensure that all their clients' health needs are met.

Hey Mountain View Sundre, you have a very important bargaining update to read.
AUPE has filed for first contract arbitration for you and your co-workers. Click below to find out what that means.

University students are another community that will suffer when Greyhound ceases operations later this year.
"Connecting communities and giving their residents the ability to move between them is a public good, and one that’s far too important to leave to a company ultimately more concerned with their bottom line than with providing a reliable and affordable service to marginalized Canadians."

Hey Mountain View Lodge Olds, there is a very important bargaining update for you. There is a survey for you to fill out and news about mobilization events.

Never let it be said that politics in Alberta hasn't been interesting lately! 😄

Our thoughts are with the family, friends, and coworkers of Jerry Gadwa. 😥

Just as there are consequences for employers who do not treat their unionized employees fairly, so too should there be consequences for employers who stand in the way of workers' fundamental right to join a union. What are they so afraid of anyways?