Alberta officials clash with AUPE amid tense negotiations

Friday, May 23, 2025, 3:21 pm

Alberta’s finance minister is locked in a high-stakes showdown with AUPE over negotiations, with officials warning that a lack of progress could lead to work stoppages. Accusations of unrealistic demands fly as both sides brace for further talks, leaving the province’s labor market teetering on the edge of potential disruption.

globalnews.ca / Alberta finance minister accuses AUPE of being ‘unrealistic’ in negotiations

The Alberta Union of Provincial Employees has said members, who work in jobs ranging from administrative to wildfire work, have voted in favour of strike action.

thestar.com / Alberta finance minister pushes back ahead of negotiation talks resuming

EDMONTON - Alberta's finance minister says a lack of progress in negotiations with the union representing government workers could result in a strike or lockout.

edmontonjournal.com / Alberta government warns work stoppage coming without AUPE negotiation progress

The union disputes the government's characterization of events, saying the parties will return to the table on June 2 for more negotiations

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