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We are the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees, representing 95,000+ working people organizing for change across the province. Find union news, training, resources, and more at aupe.org

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AUPE @aupe.org · Feb 11

We're here! 🌎✊ AUPE is now on Bluesky! Follow us for the latest updates on bargaining, worker power, and how we're fighting for fair wages and better workplaces. Let's build solidarity in every space—give us a follow and say hi!

#UnionPower #WorkerPower

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AUPE @aupe.org · 12h

Are you new to AUPE? Join us to learn more about your union! Thursday, October 16 at 9:30 am via ZOOM. Learn more: https://www.aupe.org/orientation

Member orientation sessions

AUPE member orientation sessions will be held on the third Thursday of every month at 9:30 a.m. via Zoom

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AUPE @aupe.org · 1d

Did you know you can get discounts at many retailers just for being an AUPE member?

Visit our discounts page to find the perfect deal for you!

https://www.aupe.org/member-resources/discounts

AUPE @aupe.org · 2d

Share bargaining updates? ✔️ Talk to coworkers? ️✔️ Attend rallies? ✔️

Next on the to-do list: Become a Strike Captain! https://aupe.geniussis.com/memberlogin.aspx

Strike Captain Training Schedule -November 2025. Dates listed in Edmonton, Calgary, and Red Deer. See registration link for details.

Strike Captain Training Schedule - October 2025. Dates listed in Edmonton, Calgary, and Red Deer. See registration link for details.

Strike Captain Training Schedule - Ad Hoc Dates

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AUPE @aupe.org · 4d

Your mental health is just as important as your physical health. But it’s not always easy to know where to turn when you need support. It’s time to end the stigma.

Anytime and anywhere, AUPE members and their immediate family can access free and confidential counselling by calling 1-844-744-7026.

AUPE @aupe.org · 6d

Are you on MyAUPE yet?

You NEED an account for:

🗳️ Strike & contract votes
💸 Strike pay
🗞️ Bargaining updates

Sign up now at aupe.org/myaupe

AUPE @aupe.org · 7d

Want to keep up with what's happening at your union? Check out the AUPE events calendar: https://www.aupe.org/events

AUPE @aupe.org · 8d

We support Canadian postal workers!

Show your solidarity at a picket line near you on your non-work time. There are hundreds of locations across the country: https://act-cupwsttp.nationbuilder.com/

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AUPE @aupe.org · 9d

Let's show some love to the thousands of dedicated AUPE food services workers providing quality food services across the province! 🩷

AUPE @aupe.org · 9d

Food services workers are an essential part of your health care team. You’ll find us in hospitals and long-term care centres, in public and private settings. As members of your health care support team, we are the hearts, minds, hands and backbone of healthcare.

Two food services workers in white with blue hairnets, with text: "Food Services Week"

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AUPE @aupe.org · 9d

📣 Calling all Convention delegates, alternates, and interested members! 📣 Join us tomorrow, Oct 6, to learn everything you need to be a successful delegate!

Join us at 10 AM to 12 PM or 6 PM to 8 PM.

https://www.aupe.org/news/news-and-updates/join-legislative-committee-pre-convention-training

Union Power AUPE 48th Annual Convention Pre-Convention Training Webinars

AUPE @aupe.org · 11d

“Town of Coaldale staff want a fair contract and fair treatment,” says AUPE Vice-President Curtis Jackson.

“We hope the Mayor and Council will move quickly to accept the Union’s proposal"

www.aupe.org/news/news-an...

AUPE Media Release: Union proposes a new deal to end Coaldale lockout

Approximately 43 permanent staff working for the Town of Coaldale are AUPE members

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AUPE @aupe.org · 11d

It’s time your employer takes you seriously. You and your coworkers are willing to do what it takes to win the wages and working conditions you deserve.

Take action and become a Strike Captain today! https://aupe.geniussis.com/memberlogin.aspx

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JEmphatically @jemphatically.bsky.social · 12d

This is happening in #yyc on Sunday, Oct. 5.
#ableg #abpoli #abeducation

Calgary Public Teachers Local 38, Rocky View ATA Local #35 and Calgary Catholic Teachers Local 55 poster:

Join us at the World Teachers' Day Rally in Support of Public Education
October 5, 2025, 3-4:30 pm at the McDougall Centre, 455 6 St SW in Calgary.

Image includes a number of different coloured hands reaching out from a blue circle with white.

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The Alberta Teachers’ Association @albertateachers.bsky.social · 11d

Parents are raising their voices in Camrose this Saturday, Oct 4, in support of teachers and students. Public education is worth standing up for. Please join them if you can!

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The Alberta Teachers’ Association @albertateachers.bsky.social · 14d

This Sunday, on World Teachers' Day, we're gathering to fight for public education. Please join us and get loud for our teachers and students.

📍In Edmonton at the Alberta Legislature at 11:30 AM
📍In Calgary at McDougall Centre at 3:00 PM

Thank you for your support.

Fight for public education rally on October 5 in Edmonton and Calgary.

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AUPE @aupe.org · 12d

New update for Coaldale members‼️ Your bargaining team has presented a counteroffer to the Town of Coaldale.

Stay strong! You have the support of your community and 100,000 AUPE members! 💪🏽

https://www.aupe.org/news/news-and-updates/town-coaldale-your-team-made-counteroffer-end-lockout

AUPE @aupe.org · 12d

Thank you to the experts, seniors advocacy groups, people receiving care, and workers who shared their experiences and research in home care and continuing care. Your stories of chaos in the system help us fight for better services in our province!

AUPE @aupe.org · 12d

AUPE’s Women’s Committee hosted over 100 attendees at yesterday's Strike a Change for Alberta’s Seniors Forum. Seniors who built this province are not getting adequate care. Privatization, short staffing, funding, and lack of government accountability are major factors deteriorating seniors care.

AUPE @aupe.org · 13d

It’s time to show your solidarity with AUPE members in bargaining! ✊🏼✊🏾✊🏿

New bargaining updates posted for members of Bethany Care Society, Salem Manor, SAIT, and Bow Valley College. Here are the details: https://www.aupe.org/news/news-and-updates

Share your thoughts in the comments below.

News and updates

Keep up to date with the latest articles and new releases from the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees (AUPE).

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AUPE @aupe.org · 13d

Today we celebrate Alberta seniors and their contribution to our province!

Shout out to the incredible work of AUPE members who dedicate their careers to caring for and supporting Alberta’s seniors.

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AUPE @aupe.org · 14d

The Indian Residential Schools Crisis Line is available 24/7 for anyone experiencing pain or distress related to their or family members’ residential school experiences. Call 1-800-721-0066.

AUPE @aupe.org · 14d

On the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we remember the thousands of Indigenous children who were stolen from their families as part of Canada’s horrific residential school system.

We commit to integrating reconciliation into our daily lives and actions: https://orangeshirtday.org/

AUPE @aupe.org · 15d

You're ready to take action. 👍🏾 Next step: sign up for Strike Captain training and build your skills for a successful strike!

https://aupe.geniussis.com/memberlogin.aspx

Strike Captain Training Schedule - Online & Ad Hoc dates in September & October

Strike Captain Training Schedule - September 2025. Dates listed in Edmonton, Calgary, and Red Deer. See registration link for details.

AUPE @aupe.org · 17d

If you’re in the fight, you need MyAUPE. Get real-time updates on:

✊ Strike votes
💵 Strike pay
📋 Contract info
🗞️ Bargaining

Start here: www.aupe.org/myaupe

AUPE @aupe.org · 18d

AHS Nursing Care members! Your employer's new wage offer isn't good enough. Wear red to show we are united as we enter mediation on October 3.

https://www.aupe.org/news/news-and-updates/ahs-nc-new-wage-proposal-same-old-ahs

AHS NC: New wage proposal, same old AHS

Bargaining update for Locals 041, 043, 044, 045, and 046, AHS, Recovery Alberta, Primary Care Alberta, Acute Care Alberta, Assisted Living Alberta Nursing Care