@UnionNASA

The Non-Academic Staff Association (NASA) is the union for support staff at #UAlberta. Our president is @Bend_Quinn

 Edmonton, AB
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Joined May 2011
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UPDATE: Elections Alberta says 17 advance voting locations will have extended hours Tuesday evening to reflect late openings in the morning. #yeg #ableg globalnews.ca/news/12100346/…

More than 300 advance polls open across Alberta in historic referendum on separation | Globalnews.ca

Roughly 310 advance polling stations open across Alberta Tuesday in a historic vote on the province's place in Canada.

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Five provinces raised their minimum wage today. Ontario: $17.95 PEI: $17.30 Nova Scotia: $17.00 Manitoba: $16.40 Saskatchewan: $15.70 Alberta's minimum wage , the lowest in Canada, has been frozen at $15 an hour since October 1, 2018.
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Important analysis of ballot question #8: "It isn’t designed to give Alberta more leeway to improve our health-care system. All it seems to do is let the province get paid by our taxes ... to let private health insurance companies pick away at our wallets." Sensing a theme, AB?? – at Alberta, Canada
Calgary Herald
@calgaryheraldSep 15
Opinion: Question 8 in referendum could gut the Canada Health Act calgaryherald.com/opinion/co…
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More from @CBCEdmonton ‘s piece on the University of Alberta slashing 100% of funding to their affiliated child care centres. “It’s a real betrayal to have that support taken out from under you. It makes it hard to feel like you’re welcome at the University” Shameful.
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When anger over affordability issues and strained public services gets hard to ignore, what’s a UCP government to do? Blame the migrants, of course. Join us this Wednesday for a free webinar — register now! ualberta-ca.zoom.us/webinar/…
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A lesson in scapegoating: Alberta’s referendum questions try to appease far-right supporters by painting a target on migrant families. Join us next Wednesday to unpack why immigration is on the ballot—and why that matters. ualberta-ca.zoom.us/webinar/…
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Op ed by @TheAASUA President, @UnionNASA President, @ualbertaGSA President and Associate VP Labour, and @PDFA_UAlberta President! #abpol #UAlberta
Edmonton Journal
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Opinion: Alberta's referendum puts U of A's future at stake edmontonjournal.com/opinion/…
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“Public Interest Alberta is joining the federalist forces with the launch of a campaign to vote to remain in Canada, as well as say ‘no’ to the remaining nine referendum questions.” #abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli calgaryherald.com/news/polit…

Public Interest Alberta launches campaign against separation, says 'no to the nine'

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It's the National Day of Action! FOM, health coalitions & allies from coast to coast to coast are demanding urgent federal action to enforce the Canada Health Act & protect patients & our public systems against AB's two-tier, U.S.-style health care: 🤝 friendsofmedicare.org/doa_tw… – at Alberta, Canada
Red-filtered photo of a stethoscope on a Canada flag, with an overlaid banner containing logos of health coalitions from across the country. Text reads, "JOINT STATMENT: National Day of Action calls for urgent federal action against two-tier, American-style health care. friendsofmedicare.org/news"

ALT Red-filtered photo of a stethoscope on a Canada flag, with an overlaid banner containing logos of health coalitions from across the country. Text reads, "JOINT STATMENT: National Day of Action calls for urgent federal action against two-tier, American-style health care. friendsofmedicare.org/news"

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"These results should serve as a decisive & timely message to the AB government to immediately halt their imposition of American-style, two-tier health care. Albertans ... still believe in equitable access to universal public health care” friendsofmedicare.org/poll_a… @HealthCoalition
Blue-filtered photo of a stethoscope and a Canada flag. Overlaid text reads, "Polling: Albertans Overwhelmingly Reject Bill 11 & Two-Tier American-Style Health Care. Read FOM's response: friendsofmedicare.org"

ALT Blue-filtered photo of a stethoscope and a Canada flag. Overlaid text reads, "Polling: Albertans Overwhelmingly Reject Bill 11 & Two-Tier American-Style Health Care. Read FOM's response: friendsofmedicare.org"

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🚨ONE WEEK until Bill 11 takes effect in Alberta. ONE WEEK to say NO! Join us on 📆Sept. 1 for the🍁Canada-wide Day of Action against two-tier, for-profit, U.S.-style healthcare. Because EVERYONE deserves the care they need, not just those who can pay! 📍friendsofmedicare.org/no2tie…
Red white and black text graphic reads: "Calgary. Edmonton. Leduc. Lethbridge. Medicine Hat. Red Deer. St. Albert. NO Two Tier American-style healthcare. National Day of Action, Tuesday, September 1. Don't let them destroy CANADIAN public health care. friendsofmedicare.org/No2TierCanada"

ALT Red white and black text graphic reads: "Calgary. Edmonton. Leduc. Lethbridge. Medicine Hat. Red Deer. St. Albert. NO Two Tier American-style healthcare. National Day of Action, Tuesday, September 1. Don't let them destroy CANADIAN public health care. friendsofmedicare.org/No2TierCanada"

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In less than 2 weeks, Albertans' access to healthcare won't be based on need, but the size of our wallets. 🩺💸 ⏰TIME'S UP! Join the National Day of Action SEPTEMBER 1 to call for urgent federal action to protect patients & save our public health care: friendsofmedicare.org/no2tie…
Red, white and black text graphic reads: "Calgary. Edmonton. Medicine Hat. St Albert. NO Two Tier American-style healthcare. National Day of Action, Tuesday, September 1. Don't let them destroy CANADIAN public health care. riendsofmedicare.org/No2TierCanada"

ALT Red, white and black text graphic reads: "Calgary. Edmonton. Medicine Hat. St Albert. NO Two Tier American-style healthcare. National Day of Action, Tuesday, September 1. Don't let them destroy CANADIAN public health care. riendsofmedicare.org/No2TierCanada"

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“The premier ran last election on a ‘Public Health Guarantee,’ repeatedly promising that ... no Albertans would have to pay out of pocket to access care. Yet here we are. What a betrayal of Albertans who took the premier at her word in the last election” ctvnews.ca/calgary/article/a… – at Alberta, Canada

Alberta allowing self-referrals for privately paid MRI, CT and other imaging tests

The Alberta government announced Monday that Albertans will be able to obtain MRI, CT, ultrasound and X-ray examinations without first getting a referral from a doctor or other health-care provider.

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Alberta is moving ahead with dual practice, allowing physicians to work in both public and private settings. Safeguards must be in place to protect the public health system and ensure Albertans continue to have access to responsive, quality health care. albertadoctors.org/practice/…
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As Canada's premiers meet for the Council of the Federation in Charlottetown today, Friends of Medicare is joining health coalitions from across the country in calling for an end to the spread of U.S. style, two-tier health care. Read our joint statement: friendsofmedicare.org/health… – at Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island
A red-filtered photo of the flags of Canada and the provinces and territories on high flagposts. Text reads, "Health Coalitions Call on Premiers to protect Public Health Care in the Face of Two-Tier Threat. Read our joint statement: friendsofmedicare.org/news"

ALT A red-filtered photo of the flags of Canada and the provinces and territories on high flagposts. Text reads, "Health Coalitions Call on Premiers to protect Public Health Care in the Face of Two-Tier Threat. Read our joint statement: friendsofmedicare.org/news"

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"Friends of Medicare executive director Chris Gallaway noted that Carney’s quiescence 'has been interpreted purposely by those seeking to privatize and profit off of our health in Alberta as consent for what is being implemented in Alberta.'” readtheorchard.org/p/regulat… – at Alberta, Canada

Regulations won't halt Alberta's march to 2-tiered health care, says legal analysis

A group of public health-care advocates are demanding the federal government withhold health funds from Alberta under the Canada Health Act.

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🚨Alberta is enacting two tier, American-style health care where the rich can pay for access, while the rest of us wait longer or go without. We're fighting back—& you can help!🤝 Get your Action Kit to help defend public health care in YOUR community: friendsofmedicare.org/Action…
Red graphic with a fingerprint whorl in the shape of Alberta. White-on-black text reads: "ACTION KIT: Sign up to receive the toolkit to take action against two tier, American-style health care in YOUR community. NO TWO TIER AMERICAN STYLE HEALTH CARE." The Friends of Medicare logo appears in the bottom left corner.

ALT Red graphic with a fingerprint whorl in the shape of Alberta. White-on-black text reads: "ACTION KIT: Sign up to receive the toolkit to take action against two tier, American-style health care in YOUR community. NO TWO TIER AMERICAN STYLE HEALTH CARE." The Friends of Medicare logo appears in the bottom left corner.

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The UCP just made it harder to get a student loan in Alberta, as higher minimum contributions mean many will be left out of the program. “Barriers to post-secondary education could have long-term consequences for Alberta,” warns Parkland ED Ricardo Acuña. cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/a…

Alberta students say changes to provincial loan program create 'financial barrier' | CBC News

Students' union representatives say recent changes to Alberta's student loan program could present a "financial barrier" for many in the province. The province says it is working to modernize the...

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Leaders of Canadian teachers' organizations are calling out provincial governments for the use of the notwithstanding clause to terminate legal labour disputes. Alberta Education Minister Demetrios Nicolaides stands by his government's decision, saying it was necessary. globalnews.ca/news/11887243/…

Canadian teachers’ groups condemn use of notwithstanding clause | Globalnews.ca

Teachers' organizations across Canada say provincial governments are using the notwithstanding clause to 'terminate legitimate labour disputes' more frequently than ever before.

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The AB government has moved forward on Activity-Based Funding, forcing hospitals to compete for funding by performing surgeries as fast as possible. Yet another convoluted privatization scheme instead of properly staffing & resourcing our hospitals! friendsofmedicare.org/surgic… – at Alberta, Canada
Blue-filtered photo of an empty operating room. Text reads, "Government Continues to Push Forward Surgical Privatization & Voucher Model. Read FOM's response: friendsofmedicare.org/news"

ALT Blue-filtered photo of an empty operating room. Text reads, "Government Continues to Push Forward Surgical Privatization & Voucher Model. Read FOM's response: friendsofmedicare.org/news"

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