CUPE Alberta to hold 50th Anniversary Convention in Fort McMurray

Media Advisory:

EDMONTON – The Alberta Division of the Canadian Union of Public Employees will hold its 50th Anniversary Convention in Fort McMurray March 20-22 at the Sawridge Inn & Conference Centre. The convention will address a number of issues of concern to the 35,000 CUPE members in the province, including: proposed changes to the Local Authorities Pension Plan, provincial budget cuts to education, seniors’ care and post secondary institutions, and the poor quality of long term care in Alberta. … Read more…

Pension plan update – why there is no crisis

 

CUPE has been sounding the alarm about proposed changes to the plan that would reduce retirement benefits available to members of the Local Authorities Pension Plan (LAPP). The LAPP has begun discussions to reduce benefits arguing that the plan needs changes to be sustainable. It is CUPE’s position that the plan is sustainable, and a reduction in benefits (compromising the ability of retirees to live with dignity), is not necessary. … Read more…