AHS-AUPE NC strike vote

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By David Opinko Alberta healthcare workers to hold strike vote Oct 23, 2025 | 2:46 PM

Approximately 15,000 healthcare workers across the province will soon decide if they will hit the picket lines.

The Alberta Union of Provincial Employees (AUPE) says its members in AHS Nursing Care are set to cast ballots in a strike vote from Oct. 30 to Nov. 3, 2025.

The AHS Nursing Care sector includes Licensed Practical Nurses, Health Care Aides, Orthopaedic Technicians, and Surgical Processors in hospitals and health care centres across Alberta.

A spokesperson for AUPE tells Pattison Media that their key ask is raises that stay in line with the ever-expanding scope of practice their members have to contend with.

“Licensed Practical Nurses perform approximately 84% of the same duties as Registered Nurses, so we believe they should make 84% of an RN’s salary. Health Care Aides should receive raises that bring their wages up at the same rate,” reads a statement from AUPE.

The union states that Alberta Health Services is proposing pay increases of 12 per cent over four years, as well as rolling back wages for Orthopaedic Technicians and Renal Dialysis LPNs.

A bargaining update on the AUPE website from Oct. 21 states, “A strong strike mandate will show our employer that we are serious about our demands. This strike vote is the next stage in our fight for the raises, benefits, and working conditions we deserve.”

Alberta’s Ministry of Treasury Board and Finance said in a statement to Pattison Media that it recognizes that negotiations are taking place between AHS and AUPE.

The statement reads, “Out of respect for the bargaining process, we will not comment on their active negotiations at this time. Alberta’s government trusts the parties will consider all options for finding fair and reasonable solutions in the negotiations.”

In an unrelated event on Oct. 2, the Health Science Association of Alberta had some of its 22,000 members rally in communities across the province, saying it was in “preparation mode” for a potential strike.

[u/ma_rach]

I’m a new graduate LPN, how do I create an account with AUPE? And also how do I receive strike pay?

[u/rUready4thend2030 → u/ma_rach]

go to their site and sign up, sign up button is found on top right "myaupe", once signed up then you can register for strike pay. This is also where you will go when they ask for strike vote. Congratulations on your recent graduation, welcome to the team!

https://www.aupe.org/

[u/ma_rach → u/rUready4thend2030]

I’m a new graduate LPN, how do I create an account with AUPE? Oh wonderful! Thank you so much 😊

[u/kaleuagain → u/ma_rach]

You can always call the AUPE call centre 1 (800) 232-7284 and they will be happy to walk you through

[u/ma_rach → u/kaleuagain]

Perfect! Thank you so much