Alberta Union and Health Services Strike Ends with Tentative Deal

The Alberta Union of Provincial Employees (AUPE) and Alberta Health Services (AHS) have announced they have reached a tentative agreement, effectively ending a strike that began early on the morning of November 22, 2025. This resolution comes after negotiations aimed at addressing the concerns of healthcare workers in the province.

A press conference is scheduled for 11 a.m. where both parties plan to provide further details regarding the agreement. Specific terms of the deal have not yet been disclosed, but the agreement is expected to address key issues that led to the strike, including wages and working conditions.

The strike had significant implications for healthcare services across Alberta, affecting numerous facilities and the delivery of care to patients. The AUPE, which represents thousands of healthcare workers, had expressed frustration over stagnant wages and insufficient support amid rising demands on the healthcare system.

In light of the ongoing challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, the resolution of this strike is crucial for both healthcare staff and the patients they serve. The tentative agreement signals a step towards improving conditions for workers at AHS, which oversees a wide network of hospitals and care facilities in the province.

Details from the conference will shed light on the implications of this agreement for both the workers and the healthcare system in Alberta. As the situation develops, stakeholders will be closely monitoring the response from union members and the broader community regarding the proposed deal.

Further updates will follow as more information becomes available from the press conference.