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Alberta Public-Sector Workers Secure Overwhelming Strike Mandate

The AUPE's 90% strike vote signals mounting pressure on the Alberta government to return to stalled negotiations over wages and job conditions.

A file photo of the AUPE logo.

Overview

  • The Alberta Union of Provincial Employees (AUPE) announced a 90% strike vote in favor of potential action, with the mandate valid for four months.
  • The union, representing 23,000 government workers, seeks a 24% wage increase over four years, citing inflation and stagnant wages, while the government has offered 11.5%.
  • Essential-service agreements legally bar 6,000 emergency and firefighting workers from striking, reducing some public-service risks.
  • Alberta's government has obtained a lockout permit and prepared contingency plans to maintain essential services if a strike occurs.
  • AUPE leadership emphasizes a preference for renewed bargaining, stating no immediate plans to strike, while the government has expressed openness to further negotiations.