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The Non-Academic Staff Association (NASA) is the union for more than 6,000 support staff at #UAlberta.
"What we're hearing is a very consistent alarm from our members that what they're seeing in this policy revision is part of a larger backlash against EDI initiatives."
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
U of A looks to remove EDI from hiring policy | CBC News
The University of Alberta is proposing to eliminate Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) from its hiring policy, a year after the school initially said it was moving away from the term.
www.cbc.ca
February 9, 2026 at 5:43 PM
"We've continually had increased burden and demand on supports and services our staff provide and then we've also, in that same amount of time, had a continuing reduction [in staff]."
#UAlberta
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One year later: Staff feeling the squeeze of the hiring freeze - The Gateway
AASUA and NASA raise concerns about the impact that the hiring restrictions has on the student experience and sustainability of the U of A.
thegatewayonline.ca
February 4, 2026 at 9:11 PM
"This decision goes against everything this university claims to stand for."
thegatewayonline.ca/2026/02/univ...
University-affiliated daycares face difficulties while navigating loss of funding - The Gateway
With the funding cut announcement in 2025, university-affiliated daycares face budgetary challenges that may affect the quality of programs.
thegatewayonline.ca
February 4, 2026 at 5:37 PM
Today at noon, join @ParklandInst for a free webinar to launch the new report “The End of Canadian Medicare? Alberta Legislation Opens the Door to U.S. Health Care.”

Register: ualberta-ca.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
February 3, 2026 at 4:12 PM
The annual Take Back the Night march is our opportunity to stand with others in the #UAlberta community to say that sexual and gender-based violence has no place on our campus.

Thanks to the U of A Sexual Assault Centre and the Students' Union for organizing!
January 23, 2026 at 5:22 PM
Mark Sexual and Gender Based Violence Awareness Week at #UAlberta from January 19-23. The week of events includes the Take Back the Night march on January 22 at 6 pm leaving from SUB Stage, Students' Union Building (SUB). Full details at: www.su.ualberta.ca/about-uasu/u...
SGBV Awareness Week - UASU Website
Welcome to the University of Alberta Students' Union website! Explore our vibrant campus community, access resources, and get involved in student-led initiatives. Discover clubs, events, and services ...
www.su.ualberta.ca
January 16, 2026 at 8:52 PM
Solidarity with "the other NASA" as 83% of members of the NAIT Academic Staff Association (NASA) vote in favour of giving their bargaining team a strike mandate. Time for NAIT to get back to the bargaining table with an offer these workers deserve!
January 16, 2026 at 4:15 PM
"The president’s expenses have more than doubled since Flanagan took office."
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U of A president's expenses higher than previous president and other institutions - The Gateway
President and Vice-chancellor Bill Flanagan spent $506,901.01 on travel and hospitality in his first term, higher than other presidents.
thegatewayonline.ca
January 9, 2026 at 10:03 PM
This Saturday from 2:00-4:00 pm at Forest Heights Park (10104 84 St) in Edmonton, join the province-wide day of action in support of public education!
January 8, 2026 at 9:47 PM
We wish everyone a relaxing and happy holiday!

Please note that the NASA office will be closed for the winter closure on December 24 and will reopen on January 5. NASA staff will be working remotely and available to assist members on January 2.
December 23, 2025 at 7:02 PM
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Section 107 of the Canada Labour Code is being abused by the Government to violate workers’ collective bargaining rights and to tip the balance in favour of employers.

Fight for your Charter rights, repeal Section 107
https://www.ourcommons.ca/petitions/en/Petition/Details?Petition=e-6979
December 18, 2025 at 12:44 PM
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In an open letter to the Prime Minister & Health Minister, Health Coalitions representing over three million Canadians call on the federal government to intervene in the face of two-tier Medicare being brought in by Alberta's Bill 11.

Read the open letter: www.friendsofmedicare.org/uphold_theca...
December 16, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Alberta has passed Bill 11, which allows doctors to charge unlimited fees at for-profit clinics for medically necessary procedures while also working in the public system. Call on Health Minister Marjorie Michel to enforce the Canada Health Act:
win.newmode.net/stopalbertas...
December 11, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Not standing for the notwithstanding clause? Join Public Interest Alberta (PIA) and the Alberta Civic Integrity Project (ACIP) for a weekend of protest against the UCP government, taking place during the UCP's upcoming convention at the Edmonton Expo Centre.
November 26, 2025 at 7:04 PM
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“None of this was something that Albertans were asked about in an election. And now it's being rammed through the legislature without any consultation with stakeholders, let alone Albertans,” said FOM's executive director, Chris Gallaway.

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Alberta medical leaders want more consultation after new bill unveiled featuring dual health-care system | CBC News
A new bill aimed at allowing Alberta physicians to practise in both private and public health-care systems will keep family doctors out of the private system — for now.
www.cbc.ca
November 25, 2025 at 6:12 PM
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Join the fight for high-quality healthcare in Alberta and be a part of history!
November 21, 2025 at 3:01 PM
NASA fully supports the 16,000 nursing care workers represented by AUPE who have taken the courageous step of issuing strike notice in their fight to secure fair wages and the working conditions they deserve. Solidarity!
November 20, 2025 at 8:07 PM
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The Alberta government putting out a statement for Trans Day of Remembrance two days after using the Notwithstanding Clause to override trans kids rights feels like parody at this point

"Our government remains a dedicated partner of transgender Albertans.”
November 20, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Today we mark Trans Day of Remembrance to mourn the loss of our transgender siblings who have passed away as a result of violence.

Trans rights are labour rights and human rights.
November 20, 2025 at 5:51 PM
NASA President Quinn Benders is tabling with our AASUA colleagues to collect signature on their petition to rescind the Back to School Act today in ECHA from 10 am-1 pm!

Learn more about the petition at aasua.ca/petition
November 20, 2025 at 5:22 PM
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One week to go! “Democracy Under Siege” opens next Friday, Nov. 21, at the University of Alberta.

Register today to join the discussion on how we can confront the new face of fascism and strengthen democratic power.

Learn more at parklandconference.ca
Democracy Under Siege
We are living through extraordinary times — times that would have seemed unthinkable just a few years ago. Around the world, autocracy is on the rise. The new U.S. regime threatens the sovereignty of these lands currently called Canada. Here at home, misinformation and corruption have taken hold in Alberta’s government. The pillars of liberal democracy are crumbling under the strain of growing authoritarianism. This year’s Parkland Institute conference confronts these urgent threats head-on. We’ll take a hard look at the political institutions meant to act as guardrails against autocracy and ask how well they are faring in this role. More importantly, we’ll start a conversation about how we can strengthen those institutions, defend our struggling democracy, repel the current threat, and create a future that is built on the foundations of equality, justice, and solidarity.
parklandconference.ca
November 14, 2025 at 4:06 PM
On Monday, join the Edmonton & District Labour Council for a free screening of films from the 17th Annual Canadian Labour International Film Festival!

Nov 17 | 5:30-6:45 pm
Ironworkers 720 Hall (10512 122 St NW)

RSVP at edmontonlabour.ca/events/cliff...
17th CLiFF Edmonton Airing – Edmonton District Labour Council
Please join us for the 17th Annual Canadian Labour International Film Festival here in Edmonton. If you attend in person we will have some pizza, donuts & solidarity to go along with the movies. Guest...
edmontonlabour.ca
November 13, 2025 at 7:57 PM
Students at #UAlberta get it! Labour rights are human rights! Students and unions stood together today to say no to Bill 2 and yes to our fundamental rights.
November 5, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Today at noon on the #UAlberta campus! Be there.
November 5, 2025 at 4:14 PM