100+ Alberta public employees, organized by CUPE 5040, rallied in Okotoks on April 13, demanding wage increases and addressing low pay for public servants, particularly those working with children.

100+ Alberta public employees rallied on April 13 in Okotoks, demanding better wages. Organized by CUPE 5040, the event highlighted low pay for public servants, especially those working with children. Participants, including AUPE Local 57 and the Alberta Teachers' Association, called for a government response to the lack of wage increases over a decade, citing rising living costs.