CUPE members to support annual fundraiser for youth emergency shelter
EDMONTON – The President of the union representing over 2,000 support staff at Edmonton Public Schools is again going homeless to raise funds for the Youth Emergency Shelter.
CUPE members to support annual fundraiser for youth emergency shelter
EDMONTON – The President of the union representing over 2,000 support staff at Edmonton Public Schools is again going homeless to raise funds for the Youth Emergency Shelter.
Education deficit caused by provincial under funding – CUPE
EDMONTON – A union representing 7,000 school support staff, including 3,000 at the Edmonton Public School District, says deficits at Edmonton Public and three other school districts are further evidence the provincial government is under funding schools. … Read more…
Daycare program needed
EDMONTON – Tomorrow’s federal budget would be a perfect opportunity for Stephen Harper’s government to create childcare spaces, but instead the Conservative government will pay only token attention to the issue.
CALGARY – A report by the Caledon Institute, a think tank specializing in childcare issues, says that because of the way the federal government is implementing its $1,200 childcare benefit, rich families will earn far more than poor. … Read more…
CUPE website sparks action
CALGARY – A website with pictures of crumbling schools and leaking roofs is prompting the province to address a $450 million maintenance deficit at the Calgary Board of Education.
Union praises city for decision to keep water in public hands
FORT MCMURRAY – CUPE National President Paul Moist and National Secretary-Treasurer Claude Généreux will tour Fort McMurray’s aging water treatment plant this Thursday morning.
EDMONTON – The annual convention of the Canadian Union of Public Employees, (CUPE) Alberta Division, opens in Fort McMurray next week.
Survey shows need for full discussion and consultation on health reform – CUPE
EDMONTON – A poll released by the provincial government examining Albertans’ views on health care has conflicting messages.
Union makes application to Labour Board to represent town employees
IRRICANA – The Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) Local 37 has applied to the Labour Board to represent employees of the Town of Irricana.
CALGARY – Federal Health Minister Tony Clement needs to enforce the Canada Health Act if his government has any commitment to Medicare. That was the call today from CUPE Alberta President D’Arcy Lanovaz.