Bargaining dates are set
In the last AHS GSS bargaining update, your negotiating team let you know we rejected AHS’s offer to extend the last Memorandum of Agreement. Because we rejected it, we can now get back to bargaining as usual.
Our next bargaining meetings with the employer are scheduled for May 19, 27, and 28, and then June 11 and 15.
Supporting members
Your negotiating team is fired up and ready to get back to the bargaining table. General Support Services members have worked tirelessly during the pandemic, and it’s time the employer recognizes how important we are to the front-line health care services Albertans depend on. The UCP government’s threats and attacks have only made us more determined to fight for a fair contract for Alberta’s health care heroes.
But even heroes get hurt sometimes, and it’s okay to ask for help. We work stressful jobs, and our work and lives have been made even harder because of COVID-19. That’s why AUPE offers free counselling for AUPE members and their families.
If you are experiencing intense anxiety or vulnerability, call AUPE’s Crisis Support Service line at 1-844-744-7026. Free, confidential help is available for AUPE members and their immediate family members (spouses and children). This service is available to you even if your crisis is not work-related.
Sign up for AHS GSS news and updates
Create your own personal MyAUPE account on www.aupe.org to make sure you receive all AHS GSS bargaining news and important union updates. You will also need a MyAUPE account to participate in this year’s annual general meetings and elections, so be sure to sign up to get more involved in our union!
Please talk to your negotiating team members or AUPE resource staff if you have any questions. Contact your Local’s negotiating representatives to see how you can get involved and make sure you and your co-workers are informed. We are here to support you.
AHS GSS Negotiating Team
Local 054
Julie Woodford - juliew.chp006@gmail.com
Charity Hill (A) - charity.johanson@gmail.com
Local 056
Tammy Lanktree – local56.bargaining@gmail.com
Local 057
Darren Graham - chairlocal057@aupe.ca
Wendy Kicia (A) - wendykicia@hotmail.com
Local 058
Anton Schindler - waterdude69@gmail.com
Dave Ibach (A) - d1322j@gmail.com
Local 095
Stacey Ross - stacey.aupe@gmail.com
Dusan Milutinovic (A) - dusan.aupe@yahoo.com
Lamont Health Care Centre GSS
Jessica Kroeker - jessicarayne@hotmail.com
Carol Palichuk - carolpalichuk@hotmail.com
AUPE Resource Staff for AHS GSS
Chris Dickson, Lead Negotiator - c.dickson@aupe.org
Jason Rattray, Negotiator - j.rattray@aupe.org
Farid Iskandar, Organizer - f.iskandar@aupe.org
Kate Jacobson, Organizer - k.jacobson@aupe.org
Darcy Thiessen, Organizer – d.thiessen@aupe.org
Alexander Delorme, Communications - a.delorme@aupe.org