AUPE gives update on Coaldale employee negotiations

The town of Coaldale and its workers are trying to hammer out a new contract, but there have been some speed bumps along the way because of recent municipal elections. At the beginning of October, town council received a new proposal from the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees but said any response should be handled by the newly elected council. Then on October 14, AUPE announced employees had filed an unfair labour practice complaint against the town, alleging a refusal to meet and continue negotiations in a timely manner.

BCN also contacted the mayor and other Coaldale officials for a status update on negotiations, but we have yet to receive a response.

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Heidi was born in Bogota, Colombia and lived there until she was 18, then she moved to Caracas, Venezuela where she finished her bachelor's degree in journalism. Since 2010 she covered political issues related to the government of former president Hugo Chávez and his political opponents, management, death and transition to a new government. Likewise, Heidi did research, wrote chronicles, reports and news in the social, community, and cultural areas. In 2019, Heidi, along with her husband and three children, moved to Aurora, Ontario where she worked at Teen Challenge Canada. In September 2023, she moved to Lethbridge, Alberta. Heidi also has a diploma in Addictions and Community Health. In 2024, she joined at Bridge City News team as a Video Journalist to produce a wide range of stories including those which are faith based glorifying Jesus Christ.

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