AUPE negotiations continue with AU Arts, Olds, RDP

The Alberta Union of Provincial Employees has shared updates on the bargaining process with Alberta University of the Arts, Olds College, and Red Deer Polytechnic. At both AU Arts and RDP, AUPE has proposed a combined wage increase of 26% over three years to account for the impact of inflation over time; AU Arts has responded with a 7.5% increase over four years, while RDP has offered a 10% adjustment over four years. Meanwhile, at Olds College, AUPE says that it wants “a serious monetary proposal consistent with proposals tabled by other postsecondary institutions.” The union also indicated that it does not see value “in returning to the bargaining table” and shared that it will consider informal mediation.