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Welcome to digital Direct Impact, AUPE's monthly newsletter! You'll find articles focused on AUPE members and our stories. From helpful stewards notes, to news about the political events that matter—Direct Impact is your source for engaging with AUPE. 

 

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Mar 28, 2025

Bargaining in 2025—it's time to show our strength

AUPE members are preparing for the next steps in negotiations with the Government of Alberta.

Mar 28, 2025

AUPE Member profile: Pearl Biggar—Helper, Fighter, Striker

Educational assistant by day, group home support worker by night—Pearl Biggar does it all and shares her story from the recent CUPE picket lines.

Mar 28, 2025

Steward Notes: Your rights when acting as a steward

You are protected from employer retaliation for the work you do as a steward. But don't give your employer an excuse to target you.

Mar 28, 2025

Solidarity matters

CUPE members across Alberta fought long and hard for new collective agreements. What can AUPE members learn from their struggles?

Mar 28, 2025

Keep it Clean!

Private health care laundry services have proved disastrous. AUPE members share their hospital horror stories and urge the government to Keep it Clean.

Feb 27, 2025

The Budget Breakdown

The Alberta government released their budget today. Did they do enough to support AUPE members and the services they provide?

Feb 27, 2025

Steward Notes: Building solidarity, building our union

You do chat with your coworkers, don’t you? Sometimes solidarity is what you make of it.

Feb 27, 2025

Can’t we just go on strike already?

A lot of steps must be taken for legal strike action, but we’re almost there. Find answers to this and other important questions on AUPE’s new website.

Feb 27, 2025

Albertans with disabilities are fighting back

AUPE members are helping the Albertans who need help most. Their disability-services campaign offers a taste of more struggles to come.