This page is dedicated to providing updates on bargaining between ULethbridge and Alberta Union of Provincial Employees (AUPE) Local 053. Updates will be added as they become available.
Current Collective Agreement Expiry Date: June 30, 2024
Recent Updates
On April 02, 2024, the University of Lethbridge Board of Governors received a notice to bargain from the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees (AUPE), Local 053, which represents non-academic support staff at the University of Lethbridge. As part of the collective bargaining process, the University of Lethbridge Board of Governors has now officially responded to AUPE and requested suggestions for opening dates to begin discussions.
The purpose of these discussions will be to arrive at a new collective agreement that both supports the work of AUPE employees and enables the University of Lethbridge to succeed as one of Canada’s leading academic and research institutions. The University respects and values the significant contributions of AUPE employees and the role they play at ULethbridge.
The Board negotiating team is confident that positive, open conversations will lead to productive bargaining sessions and ultimately a mutually beneficial agreement that will position the University and its AUPE staff for continued success moving forward. The University is committed to transparency throughout the negotiation process and will share regular updates with the community as bargaining progresses. These updates can be found on the labour relations section of the newly designed Human Resources website.