News and updates

Jun 25, 2020

A look at Alberta’s affordable housing crisis

In this issue of "COVID-19 is just the tip of the iceberg," we look at how a series of government failures have struck at the heart of Alberta: our housing.

Jun 24, 2020

Media Release: SAIT bookstore falls victim to UCP privatization scheme

Privatization of SAIT's campus bookstore results in 11 lost AUPE positions.

Jun 23, 2020

Statement from AUPE VP Bonnie Gostola on pandemic pay

Message to Health Minister Shandro: Tell the truth and do your job

Jun 23, 2020

AUPE launches constitutional challenge against government’s Bill 1

Union says Bill 1 violates Charter of Rights and Freedoms in multiple ways

Jun 19, 2020

AUPE continues to push employers to hand over pandemic pay

Union files 51 grievances and starts to get action from employers

Jun 19, 2020

Statement from AUPE: National Indigenous Peoples Day

AUPE’s elected executive recognizes the struggles faced by Indigenous peoples and commits to challenging anti-Indigenous oppression.

Jun 19, 2020

Bargaining Update: Town of Ponoka, 118/004

Bargaining resumes, but employer unwilling to improve monetary items.

Jun 18, 2020

Alberta University of the Arts blames job cuts on government budget

Carnage continues in post-secondary education

Jun 16, 2020

Stop Privatization for Persons With Developmental Disabilities

Union notified of privatization last week