Marni Panas has dedicated her career to creating safer, more welcoming, inclusive healthcare systems, workplaces, and communities. She holds a degree in Health Administration and a Canadian Certified Inclusion Professional designation. Marni is Chair of the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion Board. Marni began her career in inclusive health as the Coordinator of centred Care at the Stollery Children’s Hospital before leading the Alberta Health Services Diversity & Inclusion team.
Marni was nominated as a YWCA Woman of Distinction, received a Human Rights Award from the John Humphrey Centre for Peace and Human Rights, and was named a Global Edmonton Woman of Vision in 2018. She also received the Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal and the 2022 Distinguished Alumni Award from the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology. Most recently, Marni was awarded the King Charles III Coronation Medal. You can also learn more about Marni in her TEDx talk, “Finding Courage, Conquering Fear.”
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Local 196 members impacted by this transition are encouraged to goHERE. This page provides links to updates and relevant documents. UNA will continue to share updated information with members on this page throughout the process.
ClickHEREfor the new spotlight on Bill 22 and its impact on the structure of health care in Alberta. It discusses the change from one regional health authority, Alberta Health Services, to an integrated system of four sector-based provincial health agencies, including Primary care, Acute care, Continuing Care, and Recovery Alberta. This spotlight and previous spotlights are also located under the A&E tab on this website.
Important update from United Nurses of Alberta’s Negotiations Committee. Please share with UNA members.
UPDATE #10
June 26, 2024
• Met with the Employers June 24 and 25. Continued to discuss non-monetary proposals. Monetary related proposals are dependant on the mandate directed by the Government, which has not changed since February 14, 2024.
• The Committee will be meeting with the Mediator in July to review outstanding UNA and Employer proposals/positions. The Mediator will review these during August.
• Bargaining dates with the Employers and Mediator confirmed for September 3, 4, 5, 10, 11, 12, 17, 18 and 19.
• In addition to the overarching ESA for AHS, UNA has received the specific staffing proposals for each unit and program, which Locals will be able to access and review later this week.
• The overarching ESA with Covenant Health is not yet signed. Unit and program specific staffing proposals will be provided in August.
• For Locals considering an information rally or walkabout, here is the link for the Information Walk Tool Kit.
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United Nurses of Alberta has prepared four documents to help provide clarity for members affected by the transition of Employees from Alberta Health Services to the new Recovery Alberta sector-based provincial health authority:
Explaining the transition from AHS to Recovery Alberta (FAQ): This frequently asked questions document answers some of the key questions that UNA members have about how their employment will be impacted if their positions are moved to the new sector-based provincial health authority responsible for mental health and addictions.
UNA Layoff & Recall FAQ: This guide provides UNA members, locals, and staff with answers to the questions most frequently asked about layoff and position elimination.
Employer/UNA Joint Layoff & Recall Statements: This document is intended to be a resource document that guides Employer Human Resources and UNA Labour Relations Officers through the layoff and recall process. Where these joint statements contradict statements in the UNA Layoff and Recall Manual or the AHS Layoff and Recall Manual, this document takes precedence.
UNA will continue to share updated information with members at una.ca. Members with additional questions should contact their UNA Local Executive or Labour Relations Officer.
Pride Month is a time to time to come together and celebrate the vibrant diversity of LGBTQ2S+ communities in Canada and around the world. We also pause to reflect on the progress made towards equality and to recognize the work that still needs to be done.
United Nurses of Alberta commits to fighting prejudice in all its forms, so that LGBTQ2S+ people can always feel safe, valued, loved and welcomed, especially in the workplace and when seeking care.
By participating in Pride Month events, supporting LGBTQ2S+ organizations, and standing up for equality, we can all contribute to a more inclusive and accepting society. Let’s come together to celebrate identity, advocate for rights and work towards a world where love, acceptance, and equal rights are celebrated. Happy Pride!
As health care workers, UNA commits to creating welcoming environments where LGBTQ2S+ communities can feel safe, heard and understood.
The UNA Pride (LGBTQ2S+) Equity Caucus is a safe space for UNA members, where open dialogue can occur on issues and challenges that affect members that identify as LGBTQ2S+. We strive to empower and aid LGBTQ2S+ members and their allies. The equity caucus meets annually at the Provincial Annual General meeting.
To contact the Pride Caucus, please email pride@una.ca.
United Nurses of Alberta, Local 196 
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