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Non-Academic Staff Association (NASA) @nasatheunion.bsky.social · 2d

Tens of thousands of Albertans came together to show that we support our teachers! Fair deal now!

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Non-Academic Staff Association (NASA) @nasatheunion.bsky.social · 5d

#UAlberta Campus & Community Recreation is hosting RecMix October Day Camps! Kids ages 6–8 and 9–11 can enjoy safe, supervised fun on campus with games, activities, and new adventures. Oct 6–10 & Oct 13–17, 8:15 am-4:30 pm on North Campus.
www.activityreg.ualberta.ca/UOFA/public/...

Rec Mix Day Camps - Activity Registration

www.activityreg.ualberta.ca

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Non-Academic Staff Association (NASA) @nasatheunion.bsky.social · 5d

Alberta's teachers need your support to get a deal that addresses the crisis in the province's classrooms!

Join them as they fight for public education on World Teachers' Day.

Sunday, October 5 at 11:30 am
Alberta Legislature (10800 97 Ave)

See you there!

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Non-Academic Staff Association (NASA) @nasatheunion.bsky.social · 6d

NASA was proud to join our friends in @hsaalberta.bsky.social for their Day of Unity rally at the University Hospital to call for a better deal for the health-care professionals who keep our public health care system running. Solidarity!

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Non-Academic Staff Association (NASA) @nasatheunion.bsky.social · 7d

Tomorrow! A reminder to bring your non-perishable Campus Food Bank donations to the #UAlberta Protective Services (UAPS) annual "Pack a Patrol Car" event on Oct. 2 between 10 am and 2 pm outside UAPS headquarters, just south of Education Car Park on 87 Ave on North Campus.

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Non-Academic Staff Association (NASA) @nasatheunion.bsky.social · 7d

We hope you'll join us at the @hsaalberta.bsky.social Day of Unity!

Let's support HSAA members in their call for a better deal for health-care professionals!

Rallies are happening across the province, including at
the U of A Hospital (8440 112 St). Details at: hsaa.ca/events/day-u...

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Dr. Catherine Scott @cataranea.bsky.social · 13d

Canada Post “lost” 1 billion dollars last year?

How about, “it cost Canadians 1 billion dollars to have a national postal service” which works out to costing about $25 a year per person (population of Canada in 2024 = 40 million). Seems like a pretty reasonable cost to me.

Julie S. Lalonde @julieslalonde.bsky.social · 13d

"Canada Post is on track to lose money" Hum. Duh. It cost less than a toonie to send a letter across Canada.

"Canada Post is a service and not a business" was common knowledge until late stage capitalism brain rotted most people into think if it ain't making money for shareholders, it's failing.

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Non-Academic Staff Association (NASA) @nasatheunion.bsky.social · 16d

The Membership Services Committee is thrilled to announce that NASA has once again teamed up with the Edmonton Corn Maze to offer discounted tickets to NASA members!

Members can complete the form at the link below to request virtual tickets:
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Non-Academic Staff Association (NASA) @nasatheunion.bsky.social · 22d

"Let’s not lose sight of what’s really happening here: classrooms are bursting at the seams, teachers are overworked and overwhelmed, and our public education system is crumbling before our eyes."

The Alberta Teachers’ Association @albertateachers.bsky.social · 23d

Find our full response to the government filing a complaint with the Alberta Labour Relations Board at abteach.cc/ComplaintRes...

In response to bad faith bargaining complaint

The government's legal challenge is regarding a communication sent to teachers on August 29. They now object to our observation that the government has not provided the Teachers' Employer Bargaining Association (TEBA) with the mandate to negotiate on important issues-such as class complexity, class size, supports for students and violence-free classrooms-to improve the learning environment for students and teachers.

abteach.cc

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Non-Academic Staff Association (NASA) @nasatheunion.bsky.social · 28d

"If any union goes on strike in the days ahead, they can count on solidarity and support from all members of the Common Front."
afl.org/alberta-unio...

Alberta unions put Smith government on notice: “If you take on one of us, you’re taking on all of us!”

EDMONTON – The leaders of the Common Front, an umbrella group for all Alberta unions, released the following statement today: “For months now, several of Alberta’s largest public sector unions have…

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Non-Academic Staff Association (NASA) @nasatheunion.bsky.social · 29d

Today we joined @friendsofmedicare.bsky.social, activists, patients, health care workers, and our sister unions outside of the Liberal Caucus' meeting in Edmonton to send them a strong united message: KEEP YOUR PHARMACARE PROMISE!

Add your voice here: friendsofmedicare.org/ABpharmacare

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Friends of Medicare @friendsofmedicare.bsky.social · 29d

TODAY!

Friends of Medicare @friendsofmedicare.bsky.social · Sep 8

🚨📢TOMORROW! Don't miss the rally in Edmonton to tell the Federal Government to keep their Pharmacare promise!

When: Tues. Sept. 9, 11:30-1
Where: Centennial Plaza (downtown)
RSVP: friendsofmedicare.org/rally_for_pharmacare

Because EVERYONE deserves universal coverage of the medications they need✊💊

Text graphic: All out for pharmacare! Tell the Federal government to keep their promise for a national, public prescription drug plan for all.

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Non-Academic Staff Association (NASA) @nasatheunion.bsky.social · Sep 4

Join @friendsofmedicare.bsky.social & the Canadian Health Coalition for a lunchtime rally on Tuesday, September 9 to send a strong message to the federal government: Keep your pharmacare promise!

Details and RSVP: www.friendsofmedicare.org/rally_for_ph...

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Non-Academic Staff Association (NASA) @nasatheunion.bsky.social · Sep 4

Today at noon!

Non-Academic Staff Association (NASA) @nasatheunion.bsky.social · Aug 28

Our friends at Parkland Institute are hosting an important webinar on how “parental rights” has become the rallying cry of a right-wing movement bringing American-style culture wars into Alberta classrooms.

Register now at:
ualberta-ca.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Non-Academic Staff Association (NASA) @nasatheunion.bsky.social · Sep 2

Come chat with NASA President Quinn Benders and Internal Organizer Fathiya Wais at the NASA table at Week of Welcome!

We'll be at the bus loop in front of St. Joseph's College today, Wednesday, and Thursday from 7:30-10:30 am.

Free coffee and NASA swag will be available!

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Non-Academic Staff Association (NASA) @nasatheunion.bsky.social · Aug 29

For 34 years the Edmonton & District Labour Council has been holding a community BBQ in the heart of our city to celebrate the contributions of the working class. Join them on September 1 from 11:30 am-3:30 pm in Giovanni Caboto Park (9425 109A Ave).
edmontonlabour.ca/events/edlcs...

EDLC’s 34th Annual Labour Day BBQ – Edmonton District Labour Council

If you would like to volunteer please fill out the form on the side and we will reach out with more details. Our volunteer coordinators are eligible for free tickets to the Edmonton Elks Labour Day re...

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Non-Academic Staff Association (NASA) @nasatheunion.bsky.social · Aug 28

Our friends at Parkland Institute are hosting an important webinar on how “parental rights” has become the rallying cry of a right-wing movement bringing American-style culture wars into Alberta classrooms.

Register now at:
ualberta-ca.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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Non-Academic Staff Association (NASA) @nasatheunion.bsky.social · Aug 22

"The entire fall semester has now been thrown into utter and complete chaos. Nobody knows what's going to happen. It's unclear when and if the fall semester will get underway."
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Locked-out Dalhousie Faculty Association members reject contract offer | CBC News

Members of the Dalhousie Faculty Association have voted strongly to reject a contract offer from the university’s board of governors.

www.cbc.ca

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Angella MacEwen @angella.bsky.social · Aug 19

Oh, look, home insurance in SK is tracking price increases in AB, but auto insurance isn't ... Wonder why? Public provision makes life more affordable. SK, MB, BC all have some kind of public auto insurance and that's why those costs have been contained!

Robson Fletcher @robsonfletcher.com · Aug 19

The latest inflation data for car & home insurance, by province.

Alberta absolutely in a league of its own here.

Two line charts showing Alberta well ahead of every other province in terms of price inflation for auto insurance premiums (which have more than tripled since 2002) and home insurance premiums (which have increased more than sixfold).

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Non-Academic Staff Association (NASA) @nasatheunion.bsky.social · Aug 19

Congratulations to CUPE flight attendants who defied the federal government's Section 107 back-to-work order, forced #AirCanada back to the bargaining table, and successfully bargained a tentative agreement!

When we fight, we win!

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Elaine Hyshka @ehyshka.bsky.social · Aug 13

Rationing respiratory virus vaccines that are safe and save lives + money is a new low for public health in Alberta. #ableg

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Non-Academic Staff Association (NASA) @nasatheunion.bsky.social · Aug 12

We're pleased to be supporting the Campus Food Bank by adopting the Community Pantry in Rutherford Library from Aug 11-15!

Thanks to the generosity of members who have donated to help us fill the shelves! You can still make a donation until Aug 14 at nasaunion.ca/adopt

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Non-Academic Staff Association (NASA) @nasatheunion.bsky.social · Aug 8

We're proud to stand in solidarity with our @aupe.org Local 54 Chapter 001 friends at their practice picket and rally for healthcare workers at #UAlberta Hospital!

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Non-Academic Staff Association (NASA) @nasatheunion.bsky.social · Aug 6

AUPE Local 54 is organizing a "practice picket" and rally for health care workers. They're standing up to protect wages, working conditions, and patient safety, and they need your support!

Aug. 8, 11 am-1 pm (speeches at 12)
U of A Hospital, 112 Street (east sidewalk)

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Non-Academic Staff Association (NASA) @nasatheunion.bsky.social · Jul 22

Join the @nasatheunion.bsky.social EDI Committee to celebrate Disability Pride Month on July 23 from noon to 1 pm in the Orion Room of SUB. We are honored to have Dr. Glynnis Lieb of the Fyrefly Institute as our guest speaker.

Please RSVP at nasaunion.ca/disability-p...