Want to learn the basics to Occupational Health and Safety? Take the AUPE Intro to OHS course in Red Deer March 31–April 1! Registration deadline is March 10. Sign up now: https://aupe.geniussis.com/memberlogin.aspx (Prerequisite: Intro to Your Union)

Health-care whistleblowers need protection, says AUPE. Existing legislation “doesn’t offer enough protection to encourage health-care workers to report problems including mismanagement, incompetence, and corruption.” https://calgary.citynews.ca/2026/03/06/ndp-healthcare-workers-whistleblower-bill/

"The strength, determination, and solidarity members have shown over the last two years is truly awe inspiring." https://www.aupe.org/news/direct-impact/big-bargaining-news-health-care

‘Give To Gain’ is the theme of this year’s International Women’s Day. These words are meant to remind us of the strength of women through the spirit of generosity and the work we do. Together, let us renew our commitment to working together in solidarity for gender equality. Happy IWD!

It’s time to show your solidarity with AUPE members in bargaining! ✊🏼✊🏾✊🏿 New bargaining updates for members of AB Pensions, Covenant Care, Covenant Health GSS and NC, Athabasca Uni, AUArts, Carewest GSS, Travel Alberta, U of Lethbridge, RDP: https://www.aupe.org/news/news-and-updates

AUPE President Sandra Azocar stands up for AUPE members, which is why AUPE joins the call asking the Alberta Government to support transparency and protect whistleblowers in health care. Protected workers mean a better health care system for all Albertans.

Without workers, the entire economy would collapse. Bosses and businesses should show their appreciation with better wages, benefits, and working conditions for all!

Here's how Danielle Smith’s latest budget affects AUPE members and the Albertans who rely on us. https://www.aupe.org/news/direct-impact/2026-alberta-budget-and-you

Media release: Vulnerable Albertans aren’t getting the care they need! https://www.aupe.org/news/news-and-updates/patients-pay-price-hospitals-clear-out-acute-care-beds

AUPE members do stressful jobs. Sometimes, things happen that put us into crisis. Free, confidential help is available for members and their immediate family, 24/7, even if it's not work-related. https://www.aupe.org/member-resources/crisis-counselling-service-aupe-members

Discrimination weakens workplaces and public services. Everyone deserves dignity, safety, and fairness on the job, no matter who they are or where they come from. That's why unions exist: to make sure discrimination isn't ignored, excused, or normalized.

Bargaining news! Check out updates for Lethbridge Polytechnic, Edmonton Catholic, Covenant Health NC, CapitalCare NC, SPAN, AgeCare (Walden Heights, Sagewood, Seton), Lakeland College, and AHS GSS: https://www.aupe.org/news/news-and-updates

Want to learn the basics to reading and interpreting your collective agreement? Take the AUPE Contract Interpretation course in Red Deer on March 24! Registration deadline is March 3. Sign up now: https://aupe.geniussis.com/memberlogin.aspx (Prerequisite: Intro to Your Union)

The Alberta 2026 budget fails to meet the needs of Albertans. It puts vulnerable Albertans in danger and will delay essential public services Albertans rely on.

Vulnerable Albertans should brace for a bleak future thanks to Alberta’s 2026 budget. The most glaring issues? No investment in health care, social services, and post-secondary education. https://www.aupe.org/news/news-and-updates/media-release-albertans-need-will-pay-ucps-budget

Solidarity looks good on you, AUPE Local 049! Members and supporters joined today's info picket in Dickinsfield to tell CapitalCare we deserve better.

On the path to become a union steward? Taken all your intro AUPE courses? Now it's time to take Foundations for Union Stewards! Upcoming dates include March 24–26 (Edmonton) and March 31–April 2 (Calgary). Enroll here: https://aupe.geniussis.com/MemberLogin.aspx

Calling all AUPE Local 049 members! We need to show Capital Care we are united in bargaining and deserve better. Join us for an important info picket TODAY: Wednesday, February 25 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM Dickinsfield (Capital Care) 14225 - 94 Street, Edmonton

It's #PinkShirtDay! Join us today by wearing pink as a promise to fight against bullying with kindness, inclusion, and solidarity. Regardless of age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, ability, or cultural background, everyone deserves a safe and respectful workplace and community.

Here's some news to beat the cold Monday blues! 🥳💪🏽 Covenant Health Nursing Care members have ratified a new collective agreement! https://www.aupe.org/news/news-and-updates/covenant-health-nursing-care-members-vote-accept-new-agreement

The new Occupational Health and Safety Award was created in memory of Mary Kehoe. Congratulations to Katie Nielsen, the first recipient! https://www.aupe.org/news/direct-impact/legacy-labour-activism

Public care puts patients first. Private care puts profit first. We know which one actually works.

Here's your bargaining news of the week! New bargaining updates for members of Points West Living, AB University of the Arts, SAIT, Lethbridge Polytechnic, Lamont County Housing Foundation, Sunset Manor and Innisfail County Manor. For full details, visit: https://www.aupe.org/news/news-and-updates

Ready to vote? 😍🗳️ Covenant Health Nursing Care members can now vote on their tentative agreement. Use your MyAUPE account to make your voice heard! https://www.aupe.org/news/news-and-updates/covenant-health-nursing-care-vote-feb-20-23

“When I look into the faces of AUPE’s 100,000 members, I see many immigrants and temporary residents who work tirelessly to provide essential services to Albertans." — AUPE President Sandra Azocar https://www.aupe.org/news/news-and-updates/premier-smiths-foreboding-address-should-anger-all-albertans

There's no social justice without workers' rights. Fair pay, safe workplaces, a real voice on the job, and a sustainable future are all possible because strong unions continue to defend the people who do the work. #WorldDayofSocialJustice!

Hey there, Covenant Health Nursing Care! 👋🏻 In 24 hours, you'll be voting on your new tentative agreement. AUPE President Sandra Azocar has a message with the details for you ☺️

When you close a rural school, you harm not only the students and staff, but the whole community as well. https://www.aupe.org/news/direct-impact/closing-schools-hurts-rural-albertans

Got things to say about Alberta's health care system? Come join @friendsofmedicare.bsky.social for their public town hall discussions! Upcoming events include Feb 19 (Camrose), Feb 21 (Vegreville), and Feb 22 (Edmonton). For more details: https://www.friendsofmedicare.org/urgentconversations

Don’t forget! Thursday at 9:30 am. We’re having a Member Orientation Session via Zoom. Join us to learn what AUPE has to offer, what a union is, what AUPE is, how AUPE supports members, what is available to members, and how to get assistance. https://aupe.org/orientation

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

Unions sure are sweet, aren't they? Happy Valentine's Day!

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

Love the solidarity from Wednesday's Capital Care info picket. We want a contract and we want it now!

Your AUPE Provincial Executive was hard at work at last week's meeting!

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

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. www.aupe.org/news/news-an...

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 ✊🏼✊🏾✊🏿

On International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we celebrate the amazing AUPE members making a difference in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics!

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

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

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/

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

Manitoba slashes private nursing agencies: The path forward or a policy stumble? By @maddidellplain.bsky.social healthydebate.ca/2026/02/topi...

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

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

A one-stop shop to staying organized and informed?! Yes, the AUPE Pick Wall is there for you!

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

“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. www.aupe.org/news/news-an...

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