mediator recommendation

Edmonton (Rajeev Sharma) : The Alberta government announced progress in negotiations with the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees (AUPE) after receiving a mediator’s recommendation to resolve the latest round of bargaining for the Alberta Public Service.President of Treasury Board and Finance Minister Nate Horner confirmed the development, acknowledging months of discussions between the two sides. He thanked the AUPE for its cooperation in working toward a settlement and stressed the government’s appreciation for the contributions of the 22,000 employees represented by the union.Horner expressed optimism that the recommendation would pave the way for ratification, which will now depend on the…