9 d. ago Deachman: 'It's not democratic' — Why one Canadian says he won't vote

A Citizen columnist tries to persuade a non-voter to cast a ballot in the federal election.

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9 d. ago Federal election candidate strikes comedic campaign note: 'Vote for the clown'

Anthony Mitchell, a retired school principal running for the Rhinoceros Party in Sarnia, says he has no campaign budget, just a red nose and a slogan.

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9 d. ago Federal election candidate strikes comedic note: 'Vote for the clown'

Anthony Mitchell, a retired school principal running for the Rhinoceros Party in Sarnia, says he has no campaign budget, just a red nose and a slogan.

Politics

2 w. ago Why are young Canadians, including in Alberta, deciding not to vote?

"We need to have better civic-literacy education."

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3 w. ago CORRECTING and REPLACING CUPE Releases Summaries of Education Settlements

EDMONTON, Alberta — In the “CUPE 3550 (Edmonton Public Schools)” section, the Jun 1, 2023 percentage should be 1.25% (instead of 1.75%); and the Sept 1, 2027 rate changes should read: $1.10/hr or 3% (whichever is higher) (instead of $1.25/hr or 3% (whichever is higher)). The updated release reads: CUPE RELEASES SUMMARIES OF EDUCATION SETTLEMENTS […]

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3 w. ago Final Group of Striking Education Workers Vote for Settlement

CALGARY, Alberta — The last of nine groups of striking education workers voted to accept a settlement. CUPE 5040 members at the Parkland School Division voted 68% to accept their settlement. They will return to work on Monday. This marks the end of the largest strike in CUPE Alberta’s history. Details of the settlements will […]

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3 w. ago Deal at Foothills Schools, Two CUPE Locals Vote to Accept Settlements

CALGARY, Alberta — CUPE Local 5040 has reached a tentative agreement with Foothills School Division, marking the last of nine striking school divisions to reach settlements. Meanwhile, two other CUPE locals have voted to accept tentative agreements, ending strikes at the Edmonton Public School District and the Parkland School District. CUPE 3550 members at Edmonton […]

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4 w. ago Deal reached between CUPE and Calgary Catholic School District

CALGARY, Alberta — The Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) Local 520 has reached a tentative agreement with the Calgary Catholic School District. The deal, like others reached this week, is a four-year agreement ending in August 2028. The wage settlement is higher than the provincial government mandate. CUPE 520 will hold its ratification meeting […]

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4 w. ago Education support workers in Calgary and Parkland School District reach tentative contract agreements

CUPE says striking education support workers with the Parkland School Division and the Calgary Board of Education have reached tentative contract agreements.

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4 w. ago Tentative deal reached between CUPE and CBE, support staff could be back in schools Friday

Union happy more school districts are following the pattern set in Fort McMurray and Edmonton

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last month Media Advisory: CUPE Alberta Convention This Week in Calgary

CALGARY, Alberta — CUPE Alberta will hold its annual convention this Wednesday to Friday in Calgary at the Sheraton Eau Claire Hotel. CUPE Alberta represents 40,000 members including workers in the municipal, school district, health care and other public sector workers. The convention is being held amid a strike of 6,600 education workers across the […]

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