New resources added!

For those of you who would like to use your keyboard warrior powers for good, we have compiled a list of Alberta MLAs for you to reach out to! Send them an email, give them a call, reach out and voice your opinion on how this strike is affecting you, our education support workers around the province, and the families that are affected by the strike.

Access the MLA list here

Not sure what to say? We have also put together a phone script to help you find your words.

Access the script here

Access a sample email here

Alberta’s Largest Union Joins CUPE 5040 on Picket Lines in High River

In a welcome show of support, members of Alberta’s largest union, AUPE, joined the picket line in High River on Thursday, Feb 27, 2025, with AUPE Vice-President Bonnie Gustola leading the way. Gustola expressed her concerns:

“These are very poorly paid workers that are the number one and main supports for kids with special needs. Those kids that need the help and they are the backbone of that support system in every school across the province. And I actually have a vested interest, my granddaughter is autistic, and she is one of those children that is getting that support from these workers. It was nice to see… put names to faces when I walked the line with the members this morning.”

Read the entire Okotoks Online article HERE

Letter of Support Received from CUPE BC K-12 Presidents Council

We were happily surprised to receive this letter of support from the BC K-12 Presidents Council this week.

Dear Brothers, Sisters and Friends

On behalf of the 54 CUPE locals and 10 other unions that represent over 33,000 education support
staff in the K-12 sector in British Columbia, the K-12 Presidents Council stands in solidarity with
your struggle for decent wages and better working conditions in the Alberta public schools.

Read the full document HERE

Ministerial Order Struck Down

The Court of King’s Bench has granted an injunction to suspend a ministerial order that has prevented some children from attending school for more than a month during a labour dispute.

The order was issued on Jan. 12 and signed by Alberta Minister of Education Demetrios Nicolaides.

Read more of the article HERE

  • Read the Court of King’s Bench Decision HERE

**BREAKING NEWS** CUPE 5040 Gives Strike Notice

Notice to ALL CUPE 5040 Members — Strike notice has been served and we are scheduled to walk out on Monday, February 24, 2025.

Please access ADS ASAP if you would like a digital copy of your T4 before FSD removes your access to do so. Paper copies will be mailed out.

Watch your emails for IMPORTANT INFORMATION regarding your Picket Line #, location, times and Picket Captain.

You will have access to the Strike Resources section of our website – a password will be sent out to you or provided by your Picket Captain.

STAY TUNED!!

Update from your CUPE 5040 President

Please check your personal email for emails from your CUPE 5040 President, Carla Penhalagan. These contain important information.
There will also be updates to the website over the next day or two, so please check back to see what is NEW!