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 Southbound Deerfoot Trail closed at Seton Blvd. due to rollover collision

Motorists are being advised to avoid a southbound section of Deerfoot Trail, which was closed after a single-vehicle rollover on Friday afternoon. The collision, which led to one person suffering from life-threatening injuries, occurred on southbound Deerfoot Trail at Seton Boulevard S.E., according to a police advisory. A post from police on social media published […]

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3 w. ago MEDIA ADVISORY: Minister Anand to Announce First Round of Projects through the NGen

HAMILTON, Ontario, March 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — WHAT: The Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry will deliver an announcement to highlight the first round of approved projects through the Homebuilding Technology and innovation Fund led by NGen. WHO: Hon. Anita Anand, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry Charles Alexandre Rioux, Director […]

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3 w. ago Striking Alberta support workers reaching agreements with school divisions

All nine of the striking CUPE locals in Alberta have reached tentative agreements, many have been voted on and hundreds of school support staff have returned to work.

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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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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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