Town hall attendees show strong support for union demands
As we discussed in our last bargaining update your negotiating committee filed for informal mediation, which was granted in June. We were forced to make this application as the employer has repeatedly refused to move on our non-monetary proposals. We now have confirmed dates for this mediation.
The parties will meet with mediator Rick Wilson on October 2 & 3.
We are optimistic that the mediator will recognize that our demands are reasonable, and a solution can be found so that we can move forward with discussions.
Bargaining town hall meeting
AUPE held a bargaining town hall on August 19 for members working for the University of Calgary. The event was well attended with 190 members on hand to hear what is happening at the bargaining table.
Our demands for better pay and job security were the main topics of discussion and were overwhelmingly supported by the members in attendance.
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.
Be sure to update your contact information at www.aupe.org/update-info if you are not receiving our bargaining updates or other union news.
Read U of C bargaining update #1 here
Read U of C bargaining update #2 here
Read U of C bargaining update #3 here
Read U of C bargaining update #4 here
If you have any questions or feedback about this bargaining update, please contact a member of your negotiating team.
AUPE NEGOTIATING TEAM – UNIVERSITY OF CALGARY
Barbara McCutcheon
mccutcheon694@gmail.com
Dave Latos
aupe.bdjhh@passmail.net
Paulette Harrison
p.harrisroxie527@gmail.com
Peter Gimby
pgimby@hotmail.com
Stephanie Hawes
stephanie.hawes@gmail.com
Frank Snow (ALT)
fcstr123@hotmail.com
AUPE RESOURCE STAFF
James Mitchell Negotiator
j.mitchell@aupe.org