According to AUPE leadership, that was too much for members, who initiated the job action.
The term “wildcat” comes from a group of 19th century U.S. banks, which issued more money than they could afford, and then shut down. One particular bank distributed notes with a picture of a wild cat on them. Thus, the phrase “wildcat” came to mean a risky venture.During a press conference Monday, Smith confirmed that the strike was not authorized by AUPE, but that the union supports the right of workers to strike.
There have been other notable wildcat strikes across Canada in recent decades, including Toronto Pearson Air Canada employees in 2012, B.C. teachers in 2005 and Saskatchewan nurses in 1999. In a statement shared on social, Alberta Health Services said they are redeploying non-union staff and managers to backfill the positions of striking workers.
However, Smith said the union is committed to ensuring patient safety during the dispute. He noted that forcing understaffed and overworked employees can be just as dangerous for patient care.
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