CUPE: YMCA Engages in Union Busting (opens original article in a new tab)

The YMCA of Northern Alberta terminated three employees involved in a unionization effort, prompting CUPE to file an unfair labour practices complaint.

• YMCA of Northern Alberta terminated three long-term employees who were leading a CUPE unionization effort
• CUPE alleges unfair labour practices and seeks reinstatement of the employees
• YMCA has not commented on the allegations, and pre-hearing meetings are scheduled for 2026