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CUPE Local 3550

@cupe3550.bsky.social

Your Edmonton Public Schools Support Staff Union! We represent 3000+ support staff employees in the Edmonton Public School Division. 3550.cupe.ca

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CUPE Local 3550 @cupe3550.bsky.social · 21/03/2025

After 9 long weeks on the picket line our inspiring members finally returned to work! There were many hugs, several tears and lots of “We missed you”s.

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CUPE Local 3550 @cupe3550.bsky.social · 17/03/2025

Come celebrate and socialize at one of our picket line locations!

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CUPE Local 3550 @cupe3550.bsky.social · 16/03/2025

We have reached a tentative agreement! Members, watch and read your emails!

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CUPE Local 3550 @cupe3550.bsky.social · 10/03/2025

Come to Ross Sheppard, M.E LaZerte or Elder Dr Francis Whiskeyjack on Friday between 8am and 1pm!

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CUPE Local 3550 @cupe3550.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

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CUPE Local 3550 @cupe3550.bsky.social · 25/02/2025

Tomorrow! Let’s show @holdmyhandab.bsky.social support at the their rally for equitable education for all students!

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CUPE Local 3550 @cupe3550.bsky.social · 19/12/2024

A Letter to the Parents, Guardians, and Students of the Edmonton Public School Division

We are writing to you as the support staff at Edmonton Public School Board (EPSB). We feel you deserve to hear from us directly as to our plans regarding the bargaining we are currently in.

Support workers at EPSB and across Alberta have effectively not had a wage increase in ten years. Over that period, inflation in our province has gone up by about 30%.

The average support worker in Alberta earns about $34,500 – not enough to live on. In fact, many of our members work second and even third jobs to maintain their homes and support their families.

The current offer from the school district is in line with the guidelines imposed by the Alberta government. But we simply can’t accept a deal that doesn’t provide a living wage.

We believe strongly in the work we do, and in the students we support. However, education is being compromised as recruitment and retention of workers suffer due to poor wages. Students are not getting the support they need in the classroom because of the shortfall of staff. EPSB can’t hire and retain staff because of these low wages.

At this point, we don’t know if we will take job action (or when) but we feel we must warn you that it is a strong possibility.

We have always enjoyed strong support from parents and the broader education community. We hope you understand our position. We will do everything we can to keep you informed of our positions and future actions.

Sincerely,

Mandy Lamoureaux,
On behalf of CUPE Local 3550 members

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CUPE Local 3550 @cupe3550.bsky.social · 05/02/2024

CUPE Local 3550 stands in Solidarity with CSU 52 during their upcoming strike votes!

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CUPE Local 3550 @cupe3550.bsky.social · 01/02/2024

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CUPE Local 3550 @cupe3550.bsky.social · 24/01/2024

The Edmonton Oil Kings game this last Sunday absolutely rocked. Thanks to all our members who made it out to support the Local!

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