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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.org

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AUPE@aupe· 14d

Delegates, AUPE’s 49th Annual Convention is just 3 months away! Download the 2026 Convention Information Package (CIP) at aupe.org/convention to ensure you are prepared to debate and vote on your union's future in October. This year, the CIP contains even MORE info, including the Resolutions.

AUPE@aupe· 15d

The sun is an ally! Clear skies just in time for the continuing care rally at Canterbury Foundation in Edmonton today. #caredelayediscaredenied

Three people march on the sidewalk outside. One is yelling and wearing an AUPE sign that says Rally For Rights! Another sign says Support For Seniors

AUPE Vice-President Bobby-Joe Borodey marches outside wearing an AUPE sweater and yelling into a megaphone. Several people march behind her with AUPE signs.

More marchers wearing AUPE shirts and signs. Signs say No Sleep Until Contract, and We Stand With Our Bargaining Team.

A group files by in a line wearing AUPE shirts, holding AUPE flags, and wearing rally signs. First one says Shame On You!

AUPE@aupe· 16d

Be the one your coworkers count on. Action Captain training is your chance to lead, organize, and win. Register today: https://aupe.geniussis.com/memberlogin.aspx

AUPE@aupe· 17d

AUPE members stand in solidarity with WestJet flight attendants of CUPE Local 8125! No worker should be expected to perform required duties without being paid.

AUPE stands in solidarity with the 4,000 WestJet flight attendants represented by CUPE Local 8125 as they fight to end unpaid work and secure their right to bargain.

"No worker should be expected to perform required duties without being paid,” says AUPE President Sandra Azocar.

AUPE@aupe· 19d

Join AUPE rallies in Magrath and Raymond to show support for members working in continuing care! MONDAY, JULY 27 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Good Sam Garden Vista 37 East 2 Ave N, Magrath TUESDAY, JULY 28 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Good Sam Prairie Ridge 328 Broadway S, Raymond

Care delayed is care denied. Join AUPE rallies in Magrath and Raymond to show support for members working in continuing care!

MONDAY, JULY 27
2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Good Sam Garden Vista
37 East 2 Ave N, Magrath

TUESDAY, JULY 28
2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Good Sam Prairie Ridge
328 Broadway S, Raymond

AUPE@aupe· 21d

Nothing says solidarity summer like a team barbecue! Thanks to Local 047 Chapter 013 for sharing their fun event ♥️ (Send your AUPE team photos to photos@aupe.org so we can share it!)

Ten people pose and smile outside while wearing red AUPE shirts. Some people are wearing hats and/or sunglasses because it is sunny. They stand in front of a blue flag with green text naming AUPE Local 047.

Nine people, most wearing red AUPE shirts, stand next to a red grill on the sidewalk and smile for the camera.

A group of people gather under and around a white tent outside. Most are wearing red AUPE shirts. There is a table with food and beverages, and some people are putting condiments on their burgers. AUPE Vice-President Bobby-Joe Borodey stands next to them smiling.

A group of sixteen pose and smile while scrunched together in three rows. Most are wearing red AUPE shirts and many are wearing hats and/or sunglasses because it’s sunny. They stand next to green bushes.

AUPE@aupe· 22d

Always have been. Always will be.

Image is a Marvel Avengers meme.
Captain America: Now might not be a good time to get political:
Bruce Banner (The Hulk): That's the secret, Cap.
Unions are always political.

AUPE@aupe· 25d

Calgary area members, bring your family to celebrate 50 years of AUPE solidarity with a BBQ, roller skating, and swag giveaways! Rentals included. Saturday, August 15, 2026 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Roller Palace Calgary RSVP by August 1: https://aupe.formstack.com/forms/aupe50thanniversary_calgary

AUPE@aupe· 26d

Wear red to show your AUPE solidarity! Show us all the creative ways you’re wearing red at your workplace and we’ll share them! Send your pics to 📸 photos@aupe.org

One person takes a selfie while wearing a red AUPE shirt and holding an AUPE retractable lanyard. In the background, a group poses while wearing red and holding up their fingers in peace signs.

Four people stand together in a hallway in front of a wall mural that says “O Canada!” Three are wearing red shirts and pants while one person wears a red shirt. Two of them are holding Canada maple leaf flags.

Five people stand together smiling in front of a stained-glass window. They are all wearing red. Three of them are wearing red AUPE shirts.

One person wearing glasses and a red shirt takes a selfie while sitting down in an office. Ten people sitting behind them pose and smile. Most of them are wearing red. One person holds an AUPE sign that says, “Care delayed is care denied.”

AUPE@aupe· 26d

Are you a nominated union steward in the Red Deer area? Do you have all your prerequisite courses? This is your chance to take "Foundations for Union Stewards" August 18–20! Register by July 28 and get the education to help yourself and your coworkers: https://aupe.geniussis.com/memberlogin.aspx

Foundations for Union Stewards. AUPEducation. Image shows an illustration of a person on top of a ladder posting at a #1 sign, which is on top of a #2 and #3 sign.

AUPE@aupe· 27d

Medicine Hat area members, bring your family to celebrate 50 years of AUPE solidarity with a pancake breakfast, open house, and swag giveaways! Saturday, July 25, 2026 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Medicine Hat AUPE Office #120, 12 Gehring Rd. SW

AUPE@aupe· Jul 12

Did you know there were already 36 unions belonging to the Edmonton Trades and Labour Council when AUPE’s forerunner (CSAA) was founded in 1919? We’ve got stories on our free Labour History Walking Tour in Calgary on July 14 and Edmonton on July 18: https://aupe.geniussis.com/Registration.aspx

AUPE@aupe· Jul 11

AUPE members from Local 047 Chapter 016 know the value of solidarity and visibility! They held a BBQ and Walk Rally at St. Michael’s Long-Term Care Centre to support their negotiating team and stand up for their rights.

A group of about 26 people pose for the camera outside. Some are kneeling in front, but most are standing. Most of them are wearing red and holding AUPE rally signs that say "Marching today to make you aware" and "We care! Do you?" and "Tired of working short."

An action shot of a group of people marching down the street wearing red and holding AUPE flags. One AUPE rally sign says "Working short means high risk of injury and low quality of resident care."

A group of 8 pose for the camera smiling and wearing red. One of them is off to the side with an apron and grill.

A group of people stand next to a sidewalk waving AUPE flags. Two people wear black shirts with green text that reads "AUPE Local 047 Supports This Cause"

AUPE@aupe· Jul 10

Are you one of the AUPE members across Alberta celebrating AUPE’s 50th anniversary? We want your photos! Submit your celebrations to photos@aupe.org and we’ll share them on social media and at Convention.

AUPE@aupe· Jul 9

AUPE stands in solidarity with striking nurses from the BC Nurses’ Union as they fight for better working conditions. As a union that represents over 62,000 health care workers, we know that higher staffing levels and better OHS practices help create safer workplaces and safer health care for all.

Image is a screenshot of a post on the BC Nurses' Union Facebook page from July 2, 1:15 pm. Their image is a candle flame and the text "Job action starts now."

Their caption reads "As of 12:01 p.m. PT, BC nurses have officially begun job action.

Nurses don't want to be in this position. We want to be caring for patients. But today, we are taking this action because we believe everyone living in British Columbia deserves a stronger public health-care system.

Job action begins with nurses no longer performing non-nursing duties - the many tasks nurses have taken on over the years that fall outside their professional role - as well as restrictions on overtime.

Today's job action sends a clear message: the status quo can no longer continue. Nurses deserve a fair agreement that recognizes the value of their work and the realities they face every day."

AUPE@aupe· Jul 9

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AUPE@aupe· Jul 8

Don't miss out! Sign up for the online OH&S for Union Activists course by July 20. From August 10–24, explore why you need to file safety grievances, bargain for safety, and organize collective action in your workplace. (Pre-requisite: Intro to OHS.) https://aupe.geniussis.com/memberlogin.aspx

Online OH&S for Union Activists. Image shows a smiling person with a scrub cap and safety goggles.

AUPE@aupe· Jul 8

AUPE was well represented in Jasper for their Canada Day parade! We work hard for the countless workers who keep this country running.

AUPE President Sandra Azocar and Vice-President Shamanthi Cooray take a selfie while wearing red cowboy hats. They are standing in front of an SUV with AUPE decals.

This parade float is a white truck with a giant inflatable bear and red and white balloons and ribbons.

Five people stand together outside wearing red, including AUPE President Sandra Azocar and Vice-President Shamanthi Cooray wearing red cowboy hats. Another person wears a Canada baseball cap.

AUPE@aupe· Jul 4

AUPE members get special discounts from 90+ different businesses and organizations. Search for deals on entertainment, insurance, health & wellness, travel, and more! Find out how you can save today: https://www.aupe.org/member-resources/discounts

Text reads "Who doesn't love discounts?" Image shows cartoon people high-fiving while holding sale signs and shopping bags.

AUPE@aupe· Jul 3

Pizza, pets, and perfect skies! What a lovely day for a picnic at Park Place Devonshire 😍

Twelve members pose and smile for the camera outside. Many are wearing red and raising their fists in solidarity. One person holds up a cat, and there are two small dogs on leashes. All three animals are a mix of white and light brown.

Taken at a selfie angle, so one person wearing red is closest to the camera smiling. Behind them, two people pose and smile as well, while there are five others paying attention to the pizza on the table.

Five people are in an assembly line under a white tent to pick up slices of assorted pizza.

AUPE@aupe· Jul 1

Happy Canada Day! For AUPE President Sandra Azocar, Canada is a place that offered freedom for her family. This Canada day, let's think about what Canada means to us as union members and Albertans. There is so much about this country that's worth fighting for.

AUPE@aupe· Jun 30

Congrats to Chartwell Heritage Valley members for finding some cooperative weather for their team barbecue!

A group of people pose outside next to an AUPE tent. A table under the tent holds food and beverages. The sky shows some giant greyish clouds and peeks of blue sky between them.

Five people stand together under a tent and smile for the camera. One person is holding a hamburger and another is holding a beverage. Three people are wearing sunglasses.

A group of people smile for the camera! Some are standing in line for food, while others are serving food from under a white tent. AUPE flags fly in the wind.

Photo is of five people under a white tent and behind a table filled with different types of chips and beverages. One person is eating a hamburger, two people are holding beverages, another person holds chips and a small bite of hamburger, and another is holding up tongs and a takeaway box.

AUPE@aupe· Jun 29

AUPE's Legislative Committee reviews our Constitution and makes legislative recommendations. Appointed members and Committee Chair Bobby-Joe Borodey were hard at work at HQ today!

AUPE@aupe· Jun 27

Spoiler alert: EVERYTHING is political.

Meme. First panel is a dog sitting in a chair surrounded by fire. Text reads "When politicians cut public services and people say unions should stay out of politics."
Second panel is the dog saying "This is fine."

AUPE@aupe· Jun 26

Union solidarity was in full force as 300 AUPE members rallied for a fair deal outside the Carewest corporate HQ in Calgary today! We will fight for what we deserve because working conditions are care conditions and we ALL deserve respect!

AUPE@aupe· Jun 25

AUPE members and the seniors they serve deserve better! That's why so many rallied together outside Edgemont to fight for better wages, job security, and working conditions.

A diverse group of people march along the sidewalk wearing red, holding AUPE flags and rally signs like “Fairness for frontline workers” and “Fair deal now.” Cars drive beside them, including a bus that reads “77 Edgemont.”

An outside group shot of diverse rally goers wearing red, holding AUPE flags, and wearing rally signs around their necks. They are holding up their fists and standing in front of a series of buildings.

A diverse group of people stand outside in a semi-circle wearing red and rally signs around their necks, with one person closer to the camera. Her sign says “We stand with our bargaining team.” Other signs read “Quality care starts with valued workers” and “Fair contract, strong workers.”

A person wearing red and a rally sign stands in a group of people outside. Her sign says “Valuing workers means valuing care.” Behind her, other signs read “Solidarity” and “Costs go up, wages go up.”

AUPE@aupe· Jun 23

On United Nations Public Service Day, we celebrate public services and public service workers! Today, let's stand up and fight for our essential public services and tell the government that public services need to be fully staffed, fully funded, and fully public.

AUPE@aupe· Jun 22

What a beautiful day for a BBQ and visit to Fort Whoop-Up! Lethbridge members and their families gathered on Saturday to celebrate AUPE's 50th anniversary.

Image shows adults and children on a green lawn in the bright sun. Behind them are several people sitting around tables in the shade of a big tree.

An aerial shot of Fort Whoop-Up and surrounding grassy areas and parking lot filled with cars. In the fort, there are buildings, a teepee lodge, and a circle of people doing an activity.

AUPE@aupe· Jun 21

June 21 is National Indigenous Peoples Day, and there are celebrations happening across the province! We encourage everyone to join in to honour the histories, heritages, cultures, and achievements of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples.

National Indigenous Peoples Day, June 21. Three side-by-side images feature a young Metis woman with purple earrings and a colourful pink scarf, an Indigenous dancer in colourful regalia, and an older Inuit woman in a fur coat.

AUPE@aupe· Jun 19

Lethbridge and area members, friends, and family, don't forget to join the AUPE Human Rights Committee for the annual Lethbridge Pride Parade tomorrow at 11 am! Saturday, June 20 🏳️‍🌈Parade starts 11 am Civic Centre 905–6 Ave. South, Lethbridge. https://www.facebook.com/events/1034597258923013/