EDMONTON — The Stelmach government’s refusal to build more long term care beds is causing a crisis in seniors’ care. That was the reaction by CUPE Alberta President Dennis Mol to a leaked government report planning the closure of long term care beds. … Read more…
News Releases
Stelmach breaks his promise to seniors – CUPE
Dennis Mol says Premier is evicting the elderly and denying them proper care
EDMONTON – During the last election, Ed Stelmach promised to build 600 new long term care spaces. … Read more…
Government forces confrontation with school workers – CUPE
Decision to not fund wage increases means legal troubles for school districts
EDMONTON – CUPE Alberta President Dennis Mol says Education Minister Dave Hancock is forcing a confrontation between school districts and their employees. … Read more…
CUPE Labour Day Statement
EDMONTON -The following is a Labour Day statement from Dennis Mol, Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) Alberta Division President: … Read more…
An open message to the residents of Irricana
During the last round of bargaining between the Town of Irricana and its outside workers, the relationship between the parties soured. … Read more…
CUPE – Calgary Women’s Shelter, reach deal
CALGARY – A strike at the Calgary Women’s Emergency Shelter has been averted after employees voted 83% in favour of an improved offer from their employer.
CUPE slams privatization of EPCOR
Secret, backroom deal robs Edmontonians of a critical asset
EDMONTON – The sale of assets related to the production side of EPCOR’s assets should not have been done without consulting the public, CUPE Alberta President Dennis Mol said today.
U.K. EXPERT IN CALGARY TO DISCUSS SPREAD OF HEALTH CARE INFECTIONS
Calgary – An expert researcher on the connection between hospital cleaning and health care associated infections will be speaking at a public meeting in Calgary Wednesday evening. The meeting is part of a national tour organized by the Canadian Union of Public Employees. … Read more…
U.K. EXPERT IN CALGARY TO DISCUSS SPREAD OF HEALTH CARE INFECTIONS
Calgary – An expert researcher on the connection between hospital cleaning and health care associated infections will be speaking at a public meeting in Calgary next week. The meeting is part of a national tour organized by the Canadian Union of Public Employees.
Women’s shelter staff approve strike action
Underpaid counsellors seek liveable wage – union
CALGARY – Counsellors and support staff at the Calgary Women’s Emergency Shelter have voted 88% in favour of a strike.