A resolution conference has been scheduled by the Alberta Labour Relations Board for Tuesday, May 7, regarding United Nurses of Alberta’s unfair labour practice complaint against Alberta Health Services in negotiations for a new Provincial Collective Agreement.
As a result, bargaining on the morning of May 7 will be cancelled.
Bargaining will take place on May 6, the afternoon of May 7, and May 8.
The complaint, filed on April 8, alleges bad faith bargaining and interference with the union’s representation of its members by the employer, relating to its unwillingness to discuss the implications of the creation of Recovery Alberta and by misleading UNA members in discussion at a number of town halls on the issue.
UNA will update members as developments take place.
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In just over two weeks, the Canadian Federation of Nurses Unions (CFNU) will host a live discussion on improving nurses’ working lives through proven retention initiatives.
An interactive conversation about nursing retention with Canada’s Chief Nursing Officer Dr. Leigh Chapman. An RN of more than 20 years, Dr. Chapman knows how powerful nurses’ work and leadership truly are. She will be giving an in-depth talk on Health Canada’s Nursing Retention Toolkit: Improving the Working Lives of Nurses in Canada and what this groundbreaking toolkit means for nurses.
Join nurses from across the country for an empowering discussion about how nurse-led solutions can transform our health care systems for the better.
The theme for 2024 is “Planet vs. Plastics,” which calls for reducing single-use plastics.
How can we reduce plastic waste in healthcare?
1. Mindful use of Plastic – Think before deferring to single-use plastic
2. Recycle where possible—5.9 million tonnes of healthcare waste is estimated to be generated globally.
3. Sustainable alternatives to single-use plastics – Reusable medical textiles, sterilization containers, and surgical instruments are already in place in hospitals worldwide.
4. Enable a circular economy for plastics—A circular economy is based on necessary, climate-smart, nontoxic, and nonpolluting products designed for reuse and long life, easily recycled, and with safe final disposal options.
For the full article in the April 2024 newsletter – click HERE
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Important update from United Nurses of Alberta’s Negotiations Committee. Please share with UNA members.
UPDATE #6
April 19, 2024
Talks continued April 16, 17 and 18. Had productive discussions about many outstanding Articles/provisions. Articles 2, 13, 25 32, 42, Letter of Understanding #4 and Letter of Understanding #6 signed off as current language. Article 43 also signed off with minor improvements to meal allowances.
UNA is close to completing the overarching Essential Services Agreement with AHS. Dates to be established with other Employers.
No additional clarification regarding Recovery Alberta provided by AHS. No hearing date yet set for UNA’s Bargaining in Bad Faith complaint to the Labour Relations Board regarding Recovery Alberta.
The Negotiating Committee has scheduled a virtual Presidents Meeting for all Locals participating in Provincial Negotiations to discuss and seek Local direction regarding “Recovery Alberta”. The meeting is scheduled for Friday May 3, 2024. Details will be sent to affected Locals.
Next scheduled bargaining dates are May 6, 7 and 8, 2024
Talks continued April 16, 17 and 18. Had productive discussions about many outstanding Articles/provisions. Articles 2, 13, 25 32, 42, Letter of Understanding #4 and Letter of Understanding #6 signed off as current language. Article 43 also signed off with minor improvements to meal allowances.
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