We are the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees, representing 100,000+ working people organizing for change across the province. Find union news, training, resources, and more at aupe.orghttps://bsky.app/profile/aupe.orghttps://bsky.app/profile/aupe.org/post/3mvt77u45g22x📣Ending the week with a very loud bang! AUPE Members who work at AgeCare Jasper Place in Edmonton made sure their voices were heard at today’s rally for fairness, respect and a reasonable contract.18 Sep 2026 22:19 +0000at://did:plc:b7zeaurfrtmarrq7mluhogak/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvt77u45g22xhttps://bsky.app/profile/aupe.org/post/3mvt2s5e44b2bHey, Calgary, every great steward starts somewhere! Register for Foundations for Union Stewards Course in Calgary on October 27-29, 2026. Last day to register is October 6, 2026. ✍️18 Sep 2026 21:00 +0000at://did:plc:b7zeaurfrtmarrq7mluhogak/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvt2s5e44b2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/aupe.org/post/3mvsng6kqqb24AUPE President Sandra Azocar spoke with CBC News to address growing violence in health-care settings and the urgent need for increased safety. Workplace violence should never be normalized as just another part of the job.18 Sep 2026 17:00 +0000at://did:plc:b7zeaurfrtmarrq7mluhogak/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvsng6kqqb24https://bsky.app/profile/aupe.org/post/3mvsgsine7t2vEqual pay for equal work is a workplace right. Unions help make that possible by giving workers the collective power to negotiate for better wages, erase wage gaps, and push for pay equity. #InternationalEqualPayDay18 Sep 2026 15:02 +0000at://did:plc:b7zeaurfrtmarrq7mluhogak/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvsgsine7t2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/aupe.org/post/3mvqmol3ups2bTwo cities. One employer. One voice. AUPE members who work for The Good Samaritan Society in Edmonton and Lethbridge rallied today because continuing care workers across Alberta deserve dignity, respect and a fair collective agreement. 🪧📣🔥✊17 Sep 2026 21:42 +0000at://did:plc:b7zeaurfrtmarrq7mluhogak/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvqmol3ups2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/aupe.org/post/3mvq3id6p7r2f📣AUPE Members who work for AgeCare at Jasper Place, it’s your time to shine! See you on the streets tomorrow!😎17 Sep 2026 16:34 +0000at://did:plc:b7zeaurfrtmarrq7mluhogak/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvq3id6p7r2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/aupe.org/post/3mvo4ju5rgn2vMembers who work at Our Parent's Home are showing up, standing together, and rallying for the fair contract they deserve! ✊16 Sep 2026 21:47 +0000at://did:plc:b7zeaurfrtmarrq7mluhogak/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvo4ju5rgn2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/aupe.org/post/3mvnpu6k2ub2zJoin MyAUPE for all things bargaining! 👉🏼 Strike votes 👉🏽 Strike pay 👉🏾 Contract votes Take Action! Create a MyAUPE account today at www.aupe.org/myaupe16 Sep 2026 18:01 +0000at://did:plc:b7zeaurfrtmarrq7mluhogak/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvnpu6k2ub2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/aupe.org/post/3mvlxp6n5c226BREAKING NEWS! Carewest Nursing Care staff reached a tentative deal with their employer that gets them the same wage increase as Alberta Health Services staff doing the same work. It also includes full retroactive pay to July 1, 2024. Details will be shared with bargaining unit members very soon!16 Sep 2026 01:16 +0000at://did:plc:b7zeaurfrtmarrq7mluhogak/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvlxp6n5c226https://bsky.app/profile/aupe.org/post/3mvl2rvm4yd2n📣RALLY ALERT: AUPE members at Our Parent's Home, we'll see you on the sidewalk tomorrow!15 Sep 2026 16:38 +0000at://did:plc:b7zeaurfrtmarrq7mluhogak/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvl2rvm4yd2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/aupe.org/post/3mvj3rgvpzs25AUPE members at Rocky Ridge Retirement Community made some noise while they marched for a better contract and working conditions. 📣🤝🚨✊14 Sep 2026 21:51 +0000at://did:plc:b7zeaurfrtmarrq7mluhogak/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvj3rgvpzs25https://bsky.app/profile/aupe.org/post/3mvfuepltww2qHappy Grandparents’ Day! In continuing care facilities and hospitals, thousands of AUPE members work hard every day to help grandparents (and other seniors). Our fight for better staffing and working conditions is a fight for better care for everyone.13 Sep 2026 15:00 +0000at://did:plc:b7zeaurfrtmarrq7mluhogak/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvfuepltww2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/aupe.org/post/3mvbmkjup2q22It’s time to show your solidarity with AUPE members! ✊🏼✊🏾✊🏿 Missed the update on bargaining? We've got you covered! 👇 https://www.aupe.org/news/news-and-updates11 Sep 2026 22:30 +0000at://did:plc:b7zeaurfrtmarrq7mluhogak/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvbmkjup2q22https://bsky.app/profile/aupe.org/post/3mvbj73mrgn22Calling all Local 048 & 084 members in Lethbridge & Calgary! The fine print matters. Level up your contract interpretation skills by registering for AUPE’s free Contract Interpretation course on October 14, 2026. Last day to register is September 23, 2026! 🗓️11 Sep 2026 21:30 +0000at://did:plc:b7zeaurfrtmarrq7mluhogak/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvbj73mrgn22https://bsky.app/profile/aupe.org/post/3mvbcwbi4232rInterested in taking the free Intro to Your Union course? 📝 Seats are available in Red Deer on October 14, 2026, at AUPE’s regional office! Sign into the registration system to register. Paste this link into your browser https://aupe.geniussis.com/memberlogin.aspx to log into the registration!11 Sep 2026 19:37 +0000at://did:plc:b7zeaurfrtmarrq7mluhogak/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvbcwbi4232rhttps://bsky.app/profile/aupe.org/post/3mvatjswjeq27Calgary members, enough is enough! Wear red and join the rally to show Rocky Ridge we stand together and deserve better. MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM Rocky Ridge Retirement Community (10715 Rocky Ridge Blvd. NW, Calgary) Meet on the public sidewalk outside the main entrance.11 Sep 2026 15:02 +0000at://did:plc:b7zeaurfrtmarrq7mluhogak/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvatjswjeq27https://bsky.app/profile/aupe.org/post/3mv4ogogvos26📣To eligible AUPE Members: Labour School Registration is almost closed!⏰ The deadline to apply is September 14. Ready to apply? Log in to your AUPE member account here: https://aupe.geniussis.com/memberlogin.aspx https://www.aupe.org/training/labour-school09 Sep 2026 23:20 +0000at://did:plc:b7zeaurfrtmarrq7mluhogak/app.bsky.feed.post/3mv4ogogvos26https://bsky.app/profile/aupe.org/post/3mv4jypkc2i2nRed Deer area members, bring your family to celebrate 50 years of AUPE with a corn maze, BBQ, and swag giveaways! Saturday, September 26, 2026 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Kray Family Farms, Lacombe RSVP by Sept 21: https://aupe.formstack.com/forms/aupe50thanniversary_krayfamilyfarms_sep2609 Sep 2026 22:01 +0000at://did:plc:b7zeaurfrtmarrq7mluhogak/app.bsky.feed.post/3mv4jypkc2i2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/aupe.org/post/3mv4gonslgk2dAUPE president Sandra Azocar was among the Alberta labour leaders who met with federal Secretary of State for Labour John Zerucelli to discuss the federal government's Labour Code review, including the appropriate parameters for government’s role in labour disputes. #unionstrong09 Sep 2026 21:01 +0000at://did:plc:b7zeaurfrtmarrq7mluhogak/app.bsky.feed.post/3mv4gonslgk2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/aupe.org/post/3mv452tywzr2qLabour Day in Red Deer! Huge shout out to our Local 44 Nursing Care members who ran a booth at the Labour Day BBQ this past weekend!✊09 Sep 2026 18:09 +0000at://did:plc:b7zeaurfrtmarrq7mluhogak/app.bsky.feed.post/3mv452tywzr2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/aupe.org/post/3mv3vv2bzaf2bBestie, workers' rights are literally political.09 Sep 2026 16:01 +0000at://did:plc:b7zeaurfrtmarrq7mluhogak/app.bsky.feed.post/3mv3vv2bzaf2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/aupe.org/post/3muwroadqvp2vHappy Labour Day, Alberta. Let's never forget the power and importance of #solidarity!07 Sep 2026 15:01 +0000at://did:plc:b7zeaurfrtmarrq7mluhogak/app.bsky.feed.post/3muwroadqvp2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/aupe.org/post/3muq3sjvs262bLooking for your bargaining news of the week?? Check out updates at https://www.aupe.org/news/news-and-updates04 Sep 2026 23:15 +0000at://did:plc:b7zeaurfrtmarrq7mluhogak/app.bsky.feed.post/3muq3sjvs262bhttps://bsky.app/profile/aupe.org/post/3mupaygtsq422Patient/resident care is tied to the staff's working conditions. They all deserve better! #CareDelayedisCareDenied04 Sep 2026 15:15 +0000at://did:plc:b7zeaurfrtmarrq7mluhogak/app.bsky.feed.post/3mupaygtsq422https://bsky.app/profile/aupe.org/post/3munkj6fltl22Tickets still available for morning skate times! Celebrate 50 years of AUPE with a BBQ, roller skating, and swag giveaways! Rentals included. Sat, Sept 12, 2026 Skating: 10-11 am or 11-12 pm Rollers Roller Rink, Edmonton RSVP by Sept 8: https://aupe.formstack.com/forms/aupe50thanniversary_edmonton03 Sep 2026 23:00 +0000at://did:plc:b7zeaurfrtmarrq7mluhogak/app.bsky.feed.post/3munkj6fltl22https://bsky.app/profile/aupe.org/post/3mungcjuyva2aWe've been bargaining with some continuing care operators since 2022! Workers have had enough of the disrespect and offers of zeroes and 1%. https://www.ctvnews.ca/edmonton/article/aupe-president-gives-update-on-negotiations-possibility-of-job-action-in-fall/03 Sep 2026 21:45 +0000at://did:plc:b7zeaurfrtmarrq7mluhogak/app.bsky.feed.post/3mungcjuyva2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/aupe.org/post/3munc44iixi26Love this from the archives: 120 years ago today, there was a parade in Edmonton to celebrate Labour Day! We've always been a province of proud workers.03 Sep 2026 20:29 +0000at://did:plc:b7zeaurfrtmarrq7mluhogak/app.bsky.feed.post/3munc44iixi26https://bsky.app/profile/aupe.org/post/3mumqj5mmjw22Our ONLINE "Basic Conflict Management" course will teach you how to handle face-to-face conflict with confidence! Take it at your own pace October 5–20. Register by Septembe 14: https://aupe.geniussis.com/memberlogin.aspx (Prerequisite: “Intro to Your Union”)03 Sep 2026 15:15 +0000at://did:plc:b7zeaurfrtmarrq7mluhogak/app.bsky.feed.post/3mumqj5mmjw22https://bsky.app/profile/aupe.org/post/3muktfbc3vu2sEqual pay for equal work! Apparently that's too much to ask.02 Sep 2026 21:00 +0000at://did:plc:b7zeaurfrtmarrq7mluhogak/app.bsky.feed.post/3muktfbc3vu2shttps://bsky.app/profile/aupe.org/post/3mukhkgaexs2sSay NO to two-tier health care! That's what AUPE members shouted at yesterday's rally with @friendsofmedicare.bsky.social . We need to stand together to protect our public health care from corporate greed.02 Sep 2026 17:29 +0000at://did:plc:b7zeaurfrtmarrq7mluhogak/app.bsky.feed.post/3mukhkgaexs2s