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We are the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees, representing 100,000+ working people organizing for change across the province.

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AUPE @aupe.org · Feb 11
We're here! 🌎✊ AUPE is now on Bluesky! Follow us for the latest updates on bargaining, worker power, and how we're fighting for fair wages and better workplaces. Let's build solidarity in every space—give us a follow and say hi!

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Some sweet news this Valentine's Day... Covenant Health Nursing Care members have a new Tentative Agreement! 💞

Check out the highlights and stay tuned for details about our upcoming vote.
https://www.aupe.org/news/news-and-updates/covenant-health-nursing-care-we-have-tentative-agreement
Covenant Health Nursing Care: We have a tentative agreement
Bargaining update for Local 040 Chapters 001, 002, 004-009, 019, and Local 046 Chapters 005, 006, 007
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February 14, 2026 at 10:23 PM
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Unions sure are sweet, aren't they?
Happy Valentine's Day!
February 14, 2026 at 6:11 PM
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Bargaining news of the week! 📢

New updates for members of
👉🏽 Covenant Health Nursing Care
👉🏽 Red Deer Polytechnic
👉🏽 Edmonton Catholic School
👉🏽 Millrise Seniors Village
👉🏽 Bethany Care Society
👉🏽 Carewest Nursing Care

Visit https://www.aupe.org/news/news-and-updates for full details
News and updates
Keep up to date with the latest articles and new releases from the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees (AUPE).
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February 13, 2026 at 11:30 PM
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Love the solidarity from Wednesday's Capital Care info picket. We want a contract and we want it now!
February 13, 2026 at 5:30 PM
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Your AUPE Provincial Executive was hard at work at last week's meeting!
February 12, 2026 at 4:20 PM
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Former AHS GSS members: If your job ended on or after April 1, 2024, and before February 6, 2026, you can apply for retro pay!

https://www.aupe.org/news/news-and-updates/ahs-gss-heres-how-former-members-get-retroactive-pay
AHS GSS: Here’s how former members get retroactive pay
Bargaining update for Locals 054, 056, 057, 058, 095
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February 11, 2026 at 9:30 PM
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The Alberta Union of Provincial Employees (AUPE) Executive Committee, on behalf of all AUPE members, offers condolences to the community of Tumbler Ridge, B.C., in the wake of the tragic mass shooting that took place yesterday.

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AUPE statement on the Tumbler Ridge, B.C., mass shooting
AUPE members express their deepest condolences to all those impacted
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February 11, 2026 at 8:31 PM
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Ready to rally? 📢

AUPE members working for CapitalCare kick off February's action TODAY. See you soon for an info-picket at the Lynwood location next to the Misericordia ✊🏼✊🏾✊🏿
February 11, 2026 at 7:34 PM
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On International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we celebrate the amazing AUPE members making a difference in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics!
February 11, 2026 at 5:00 PM
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Still looking for a new year's resolution? We've got you covered!

https://www.aupe.org/news/direct-impact/steward-notes-new-year-new-you-stronger-union
February 10, 2026 at 7:00 PM
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The DOVE Award recognizes women whose compassion, courage, and leadership have created lasting change for women, AUPE members, and all Albertans. Congrats to our 2026 winners!

https://www.aupe.org/news/news-and-updates/aupe-recognizes-marcela-olivares-samantha-samborski-dove-award
February 9, 2026 at 11:31 PM
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It's called health CARE, not health PROFIT. We need it public and focused on patients.

Manitoba recently moved away from private (for-profit) nursing agencies and Alberta should do the same.

https://healthydebate.ca/2026/02/topic/manitoba-slashes-private-nursing-agencies/
February 9, 2026 at 8:41 PM
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Did you know AUPE members get special discounts from 90+ different businesses and organizations? Entertainment, insurance, health & wellness, travel and more!

Find out how you can save today: https://www.aupe.org/member-resources/discounts
February 9, 2026 at 3:47 PM
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Manitoba slashes private nursing agencies: The path forward or a policy stumble?

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Manitoba slashes private nursing agencies: The path forward or a policy stumble? - Healthy Debate
Last month, Manitoba took the bold step in cutting nearly all its private nursing agency contracts. Was it the right move? Experts weigh in.
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February 5, 2026 at 6:29 PM
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AUPE calls on the Government of Alberta to finally declare a state of emergency! Our health care system is in crisis.

https://www.aupe.org/news/direct-impact/health-care-crisis-does-government-care
February 5, 2026 at 5:30 PM
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Want to learn more about unions, their political roots, and how they're still important? 

Sign up for AUPE's "Labour History: Intro to Worker's History" online course! Next one runs March 23–April 8, and it's at your own pace: https://aupe.geniussis.com/Registration.aspx
February 4, 2026 at 9:42 PM
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A one-stop shop to staying organized and informed?! Yes, the AUPE Pick Wall is there for you!
February 4, 2026 at 4:01 PM
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Occupational Health and Safety is a big deal! Don’t miss this opportunity to build and apply new skills at your workplace.

Register by Feb 9 for the ONLINE Intro to OHS course running March 2-16. https://aupe.geniussis.com/memberlogin.aspx

Prerequisite: Intro to Your Union
February 4, 2026 at 12:30 AM
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“Alex Pretti was a nurse who, right up until his death, was dedicated to protecting the life and health of the public," says AUPE Vice-President Curtis Jackson, who chairs the union’s Committee on Political Action.

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AUPE stands in solidarity with workers, regardless of borders
Media release
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February 3, 2026 at 10:00 PM
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The new Spring/Summer 2026 term runs from March 1 to August 31 and is now open for registration!

Get learning: www.aupe.org/training/courses
February 3, 2026 at 5:06 PM
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February is Black History Month, but we experience the contributions of Black Canadians every day. They've helped build and shape both this country and the labour movement.

Workers must stand together. AUPE recommits to pushing for decent jobs, fair wages, and safer, inclusive workplaces for all.
February 1, 2026 at 5:00 PM
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Ready to show solidarity with AUPE members in bargaining?

We've posted new bargaining updates for members of Emcon, Norquest College, SPAN, Civida, Copper Sky, Portage College, Walden Heights, Edmonton Catholic, and more.

Here are the details: https://www.aupe.org/news/news-and-updates
News and updates
Keep up to date with the latest articles and new releases from the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees (AUPE).
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January 31, 2026 at 12:00 AM
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Sunny South Lodge: Check your inboxes (and junk folders, just in case)!

We emailed an important bargaining survey on Jan 26. Please complete it on your non-work time by Feb 6!

Your answers help us bargain for what YOU want.
https://www.aupe.org/news/news-and-updates/bargaining-survey-now-open
Bargaining survey is now open!
Bargaining update for Local 084 Chapter 028, Sunny South Lodge
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January 30, 2026 at 9:29 PM
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AHS GSS: We've secured a tentative agreement – an offer that we are recommending members vote to accept. Here are the highlights of the deal: https://www.aupe.org/news/news-and-updates/ahs-gss-tentative-agreement-highlights-telephone-town-hall-and-vote-details
AHS GSS: Tentative Agreement highlights, Telephone Town Hall and vote details
Update for Locals 054, 056, 057, 058, 095, Alberta Health Services General Support Services & Lamont Health Care Centre GSS
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January 30, 2026 at 2:56 AM
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AHS GSS: We have a tentative agreement! More details are coming in another update soon.

Have questions? Join our telephone town halls on Tue, Feb. 3 at 12 (noon) and 7 pm.

https://www.aupe.org/news/news-and-updates/ahs-gss-we-have-tentative-agreement-town-hall-feb-3
AHS GSS: We have a tentative agreement! Town hall is Feb 3.
Bargaining Update for Locals 054, 056, 057, 058, 095, AHS GSS, Recovery Alberta, Primary Care Alberta, Assisted Living Alberta, and Lamont Health Care Centre
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January 29, 2026 at 8:19 PM