AUPE Celebrates 50 Years of Worker Power | Calgary News

Fifty years of grit, growth, and groundbreaking labor wins: AUPE, Alberta’s powerhouse public sector union representing over 109,000 workers, celebrates its milestone anniversary. Born in 1976 after a hard-fought legal battle, the union has stood tall against government resistance, securing vital benefits like maternity leave and fair wages while defending essential services like healthcare and education. President Sandra Azocar honors the pioneers who started it all, reminding us that resilience and solidarity built this legacy—and that the fight for workers’ rights is far from over. Other unions, including United Nurses of Alberta, join in recognition, pledging continued partnership to protect public services and working families. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/6e33b00aad32a712