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Unlike the finance minister, unionized working people have noticed inflation, leading to proposals in bargaining for pay increases that seem large in percentage terms.
The union representing Alberta nurses has filed a labour practice complaint against Alberta Health Services (AHS), alleging the transfer of 3,200 nurses to a new provincial addiction agency is being done without regard for their contract rights.
Edmonton city workers rallied to get the mayor and city manager's attention Sunday as a city strike looms amid stalled contract negotiations.
"This will impact every bit of business the city does," the union president said. "311, 911, call positions at EPS, IT, planning, business permitting, rec centres, libraries.
Ninety-one per cent of voting members of the Civic Service Union (CSU 52), which represents many City of Edmonton workers, has voted in favour of strike action.