CUPE Alberta

Instead of hiring educational assistants or addressing classroom sizes, Danielle Smith would rather ban books like The Handmaid's Tale. (Yes, that's really on the list of banned books here in Alberta.) Just fund the darn schools, Premier.

I was born & raised in Alberta. My family has been here for generations. I want to say something that some Albertans may not like or understand: We've never been hard done by or treated unfairly by the rest of the country. If you believe we have it's because you've been played.

Congratulations to Raj Uppal on being elected President of CUPE Alberta today at our 75th Annual Convention!

Premier Smith might have missed the memo about what happens when you pick a fight with CUPE. CUPE never backs down from a fight to stand up for our members. Education workers showed us what we know to be true: when we strike, we win!

We're excited to kick off our 75th Annual CUPE Alberta Convention! Folks from across the province are gathering in Calgary to learn, share, and celebrate the amazing work CUPE members do in Alberta. Stay tuned for more updates!

Better honk, then 🤷‍♀️

📣 Education support staff in Fort McMurray ratify settlements 📣 EDMONTON – Tentative agreements between the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE), and two Fort McMurray school districts were ratified tonight, March 17. alberta.cupe.ca/2025/03/17/edu…

Candace Rennick: Federal investment in child care exactly what is needed right now cupe.ca/candace-rennic…

Thrilled to announce the speaker lineup for our 75th Annual CUPE Alberta Convention this week! See anyone familiar?

We sure do 💜

On Sundays (okay, every day) we wear purple 💜

We’re so excited to gather with union members from across the province this week! Convention is our time to connect, strategize, and build power for Alberta’s workers. We can’t wait to see you there!

From Stony Plain to Okotoks, workers are standing up for their rights. Because together, we are stronger. ✊

📣 Deals reached in three education strikes 📣 alberta.cupe.ca/2025/03/15/dea… #ableg #abeducation #supporteducationworkers

No one wins alone. This isn't just about one public sector. When we win better wages and conditions, we set a new standard for ALL workers. This fight matters. For us, and for future generations.

Respect isn’t just words—it’s fair wages, safe working conditions, and real job security. We don’t want empty "thank yous." We want a contract that reflects the value of our work. Until then, we’re staying on the line.

STRIKING = POWER Workers don’t win by asking nicely. We win by organizing, by standing together, and by refusing to accept less than we deserve. Our strength is in our solidarity. And we’re not backing down.

Understaffing, low wages, and constant cuts aren’t just bad for workers, they’re bad for everyone. They lead to worse public services, longer wait times, and burnout that hurts both employees and the people we serve. Stand with us.

Strikes work. History shows that when workers stand together, we win: ✊ Paid sick leave ✊ The weekend ✊ Minimum wage ✊ Workplace safety laws None of it was given—it was fought for. And right now, we’re fighting for fair wages. Fight with us. supporteducationworkers.ca

Workers across the province are struggling to keep up with rising costs. Meanwhile, the Alberta government refuses to allow a fair wage increase. They expect us to do more with less, while MLAs get raises and budgets shrink for frontline public services. Enough is enough.