Get strike pay fast – upload direct deposit info to MyAUPE

AUPE members who work for the Government of Alberta will be in a position to hold a strike vote in the near future.

Holding a strike vote does not automatically mean members will go on strike, but it is always best to be prepared.

If a strike happens, you will want to receive strike pay as quickly as possible. Prepare yourself by uploading your direct deposit information to your MyAUPE account as soon as possible.

Direct deposit and MyAUPE

AUPE members can now add their direct deposit banking information to their MyAUPE accounts.

Adding your direct deposit information is optional. You will receive your $700 weekly strike pay (paid on a biweekly basis) so long as you have a MyAUPE account and fulfill your strike line obligations.

However, you will receive your strike pay much faster if you have added your direct deposit information to your MyAUPE account.

If you do not add your direct deposit information, you will receive your strike pay by cheque in the mail, which takes longer to process.

How to add your direct deposit information

Please follow these steps to receive strike pay quickly through direct deposit:

1. Log in to your MyAUPE account. Or create a MyAUPE account if you have not already.
2. Once logged in, click the “MyAUPE” button in the top right-hand corner of aupe.org.
3. Select “Strike pay cheque processing” from the menu.
   1. You can also click “View Profile” view your account profile.
   2. From your account profile, you can select “Strike pay direct deposit upload” from the quick links.
   3. You can also visit the direct deposit page here if you are already logged in to your account.
4. Choose one of two ways to add your direct deposit information: enter the information manually or upload a VOID cheque.
   1. To add the information manually:
      1. Click “I would like to enter my banking account, transit, and institution manually.”
      2. There are three numbers you must enter:
         1. Transit Number
         2. Institution Number
         3. Account Number
      3. The website will show you where to find this information on one of your cheques.
      4. If you do not have personal cheques, you can contact your bank or credit union and ask for your Chequing Account Transit Number, Institution Number, and Account Number.
   2. To upload a VOID cheque:
      1. Click “I would like to upload a VOID cheque.”
      2. You can then choose to upload a photo or PDF of your VOID cheque from your device (computer, tablet, or cell phone).
      3. Option 1: You can take a picture of your VOID cheque and upload the picture.
         1. If you choose to upload a picture of your VOID cheque, please ensure the Transit, Institution, and Account Numbers are clearly visible.
      4. Option 2: You can upload a PDF version of your VOID cheque.
         1. Most financial institutions offer downloadable PDFs on their online banking apps and websites.
         2. If you cannot find where to download a VOID cheque PDF on your institution’s app or website, contact them and ask them to email you one.

Congratulations! Once you have uploaded your direct deposit information, you are one step closer to being ready for a strike or lock-out.

Please contact the AUPE Member Resource Centre if you have difficulty creating your MyAUPE account.