AUPE hosted a webinar introducing the Green New Deal and how to win workers over to this growing movement for a sustainable economy. Our local President, Roland Schmidt, was invited to present on CUPW's Delivering Community Power, how it ties into the GND, and how building worklfoor power is the most direct way to confront regressive legislation, from the picket line.

Edmonton C19 Cases - Union Education Opportunities - President's Report - Community Vs. UCP

Just in time for spooky season, some chilling tales of class war, and what can happen when workers flex their collective power!

Last Call October GMM Registration - Updated Temp Rights (Urban) Package - Climate Justice Webinar

There are many ways the pandemic is challenging our ability to empower and organize our members but we endeavor to find creative ways to push ahead. After taking the summer months to recharge, our activists and new Education chair, have come up with an ambitious schedule that allows for our local to continue offering training opportunities for our members.

Much like the pandemic, CPC will not be taking a break from making the lives of our members difficult. The more shop stewards we have on our workfloors, the less likely CPC is able to take advantage of members who are not aware of their rights. Learn how to be a steward with the basic training, or refine your existing skills in the advanced course.

For the last 30 years labour organizations, with the help of the Edmonton and District Labour council, have been holding a Labour Day barbecue at Giovanni Caboto park within the heart of our city. Here, many underprivileged and underemployed citizens gathered for a meal. The goal has always been to draw attention to the needs of the hard-working people in Edmonton. With a world pandemic on our ...

Many still misunderstand why wearing a mask at this time is important. The point is not that most masks will meaningfully prevent the wearer from getting sick -- they won’t. The point is that by wearing any kind of mouth and nose covering, the wearer is considerably less likely to asymptotically spread the virus.