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The Non-Academic Staff Association (NASA) is the union for support staff at #UAlberta. Our president is @Bend_Quinn
Edmonton, AB
Joined May 2011
A big thank you to all the members and guests who came out yesterday to celebrate the season with us!
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What happens when workers have leverage in the labour market? Parkland's latest research traces how collective bargaining in Alberta reshapes wages, reduces gaps, and expands access to benefits. Join our webinar to learn what the data shows. https://t.co/XHTIUpGvfB
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Every year on the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women, we remember the 14 women killed at École Polytechnique and all those whose lives have been taken or forever changed by gender-based violence. On Friday, December 5, we’ll gather for the Alberta
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Not standing for the notwithstanding clause? Join @PIAlberta and the Alberta Civic Integrity Project (ACIP) for a weekend of protest against the UCP government, taking place during the UCP's upcoming convention at the Edmonton Expo Centre.
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FYI. Off-campus collection of signatures is still possible and AASUA has instructions on its website detailing how you can help gather signatures: https://t.co/XEf2J5gYIM
Please be advised that the previously scheduled petition tables for this week have been cancelled. AASUA received notice this morning that the Employer is denying permission for such activities to occur on university property. https://t.co/jJfQDOtLSV
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“Now is the moment for Albertans to speak up loudly to say no to American-style, two-tiered health care where the rich get care while the rest of us are left waiting longer or forced to go without.” Alberta didn't vote for two-tiered access to doctors! https://t.co/w4cnvDpsh4
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The trouble with the UCP's dual practice model? Think about a double double. If the line at Tim’s is long because there’s only 1 person pouring coffee, opening an “express lane” for people who tip $20 doesn’t speed things up. It means those with more money get the coffee.
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NASA fully supports the 16,000 nursing care workers represented by @yourAUPE who have taken the courageous step of issuing strike notice in their fight to secure fair wages and the working conditions they deserve. Solidarity!
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Today we mark Trans Day of Remembrance to mourn the loss of our transgender siblings who have passed away as a result of violence. Trans rights are labour rights and human rights.
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NASA President Quinn Benders is tabling with our @TheAASUA colleagues to collect signature on their petition to rescind the Back to School Act today in ECHA from 10 am-1 pm! Learn more about the petition at https://t.co/RmzanPN92k
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"When procurement and governance and accountability breaks down, it's always Albertans who pay the price." https://t.co/0meHzRIUcf
edmontonjournal.com
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I’m well paid in the public system. I’m swamped. I need time not money. If a physician can charge 2 to 3x’s as much in a parallel private system they can earn more AND get time. They need to see fewer patients or less units of patient care for more money. Basically your hourly
Alberta plans to allow doctors to deliver public and private services /via @globeandmail
https://t.co/GorLdZ8pRa Without a large increase in MDs and without accountability measures, this move accelerates the impoverishment of publicly funded healthcare in the province.
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Solidarity with @yourAUPE hospital workers!
The AUPE says 16,000 Alberta hospital workers it represents, including licensed practical nurses and health-care aides, have served strike notice and are set to hit picket lines on Saturday. #yeg
https://t.co/qIBH8PwLij
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"Albertans deserve a health care system that is sustainable, equitable and designed with transparency and accountability at its core." Alberta Medical Association statement on Dual Practice in Alberta: https://t.co/TCRpHuu4av
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https://t.co/q3u9M0iRR7 There will be people cheering this on. First, we get rid of the rights of labour unions. Second, we get rid of the rights of transgender people. Who is the next group to use their rights? Maybe that third, or fourth, or fifth group will include you.
cbc.ca
The Alberta government has tabled legislation that seeks to invoke the notwithstanding clause to shield a suite of bills that affects transgender youth and adults from legal challenges.
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Calgary MLA Tanya Fir apologizes for swearing on leaked voicemail
ctvnews.ca
Calgary-Peigan MLA Tanya Fir is apologizing after swearing on a voicemail left on an Albertan’s phone.
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AMA Section of Pediatrics letter to the Alberta Government: The recent $100/dose policy for COVID-19 vaccinations and limited administration locations place unnecessary financial and logistical barriers on families and their children. Full letter: https://t.co/MbabIE7RH5
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On Monday, join @EdmLabour for a free screening of films from the 17th Annual Canadian Labour International Film Festival! Nov 17 | 5:30-6:45 pm Ironworkers 720 Hall (10512 122 St NW) RSVP at https://t.co/swFDYNt6vo
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In the wake of Bill 2, hundreds rallied at the University of Alberta’s Main Quad in support of teachers. https://t.co/Hf5L59JHUi
thegatewayonline.ca
Hundreds rallied at Main Quad on November 5 to protest Bill 2 and the province's use of the notwithstanding clause.
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Alberta teachers are taking Premier Danielle Smith's government to court for passing a law to end their strike and for using the Charter's notwithstanding clause to do it. https://t.co/RZtGp7rGIx
globalnews.ca
The Alberta Teachers Association says it has filed an application asking for a judge to immediately pause the law until a full constitutional challenge is heard.
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