Ignores concerns brought to the table
Your negotiating team met with the employer on August 19 and 20.
The employer has been consistently frustrating the bargaining process, and our negotiating committee. After multiple days at the table the employer has refused to budge on any of the concerns we have brought to the table.
Working conditions have been a priority for us during bargaining, but the employer has so far refused to discuss the issue. Their position clearly shows how little they value the work you do for Covenant Health.
Our next bargaining dates have been scheduled for October 22 and 23.
Wear red to support your negotiating team. We must stand together to get what we deserve. Show the employer that we are united—wear red in solidarity!
Take photos of you and your comrades wearing red to show off your solidarity, then send your photos to photos@aupe.org and we will post them on AUPE’s social media.
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Time for action rallies
Show your support, join the Time for Action rallies in Edmonton, Calgary, and Red Deer on September 7th!
Almost all our members are in bargaining, ranging from healthcare to provincial government services, to education, to boards and agencies, and to municipalities. Our 95,000 AUPE members have never had a better opportunity to stand together to fight for strong collective agreements.
We need to support each other in our collective struggles for better wages, job security, and working conditions. Show the employer that you can take collective action and rally!
If you have any questions or feedback about this bargaining update, please contact a member of your negotiating team.
AUPE NEGOTIATING TEAM – COVENANT HEALTH GSS
Jennifer Chornohos
jchornohos@gmail.com
Corey Kucher
cjkucher@gmail.com
Christee Langkamp
christeelangkamp@gmail.com
Lorie Christenson Alternate
lcc44local40@hotmail.com
AUPE RESOURCE STAFF
Chris Dickson Negotiations
c.dickson@aupe.org