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Click the link below to view the June edition of Local 196’s e-newsletter:

Local 196 UNA e-newsletter: June, 2023

The Local newsletter was sent via MailChimp with updated member contact information from Provincial UNA Office. It was sent to personal email addresses only. If you did not receive our newsletter, please update your contact information in UNA’s DMS system and email local196exec@una.ca to be added to our subscribers list. You don’t want to miss out!

UNA Local 196 Welcomes Justin Rivera!

Meet international headlining comedy/magician Justin Rivera (NBC America’s Got Talent, Comedy Central). As a Filipino-American with 25 years of experience, he has also shared the stage regularly with some of the biggest stars in the business including Jo Koy, Ali Wong, and the half-Persian superstar K-von.

Justin’s magic tricks tend to go wrong on purpose for big laughs.

He always takes the time to interact with the crowd and brings a great energy. Be sure to sit up front if you want the chance to be a volunteer during the performance!

PAPER OR E-TICKET REQUIRED FOR ENTRY.

May 11th, 2023- Fantasyland Hotel: 17700 87 Ave.

Doors @ 17:30

Dinner @ 18:00

Speaker @ 19:00

This event is open to members & duespayers of Local 196 only.

TICKETS ARE NON-TRANSFERABLE.

Registration must be completed using a non-AHS email.

Registration Deadline is May 3rd at 2359h

Questions/Dietary requests? Please email Local196Education@una.ca

If you have registered and are no longer able to attend, please cancel your ticket via Eventbrite or email Local196Education@una.ca prior to the registration deadline.

Cancellation instructions and waitlist instructions are on the local website: https://local196una.ca/education-dinners/

UNA Local 196 Welcomes Carolyn Olson and Richard West!

Richard West is a long serving Labour Relations Officer with UNA. He has been a Trustee on the Local Authorities Pension Plan for 25 of the last 30 years.In addition, Richard provides support to UNA members on LAPP matters.

Carolyn Olson is also a long serving Labour Relations Officer with UNA. In addition to her member servicing assignment, Carolyn has expanded her expertise into the Pension area. Her coursework and enthusiasm for pensions is preparing her for a future role on the LAPP Board. Carolyn provides direct support to members on LAPP matters.

In this presentation, Richard and Carolyn’s goal is to assist members in making informed decisions about their LAPP Pension and benefits overall.

This session will cover retirement planning re: LAPP and RRSP, information on benefits (ex. ARTA), short term and long term disability

PAPER OR E-TICKET REQUIRED FOR ENTRY.

March 13th, 2023- Fantasyland Hotel: 17700 87 Ave.

Doors @ 17:30

Dinner @ 18:00

Speaker @ 19:00

This event is open to members & duespayers of Local 196 only.

TICKETS ARE NON-TRANSFERABLE.

Registration must be completed using a non-AHS email.

Registration Deadline is March 6th at 2359h

Questions/Dietary requests? Please email Local196Education@una.ca

If you have registered and are no longer able to attend, please cancel your ticket via Eventbrite or email Local196Education@una.ca prior to the registration deadline.

Cancellation instructions and waitlist instructions are on the local website: https://local196una.ca/education-dinners/

The first 220 people who are actively on the registration list for the March EI Dinner and are present for the event will receive UNA SWAG!

The finalized list will be updated the morning of March 13th – the list will be posted at the event for reference and will be cross referenced by those verifying registration at the front table.

We are looking forward to seeing you all there!

UNA Local 196 Welcomes Carolyn Olson and Richard West!

Richard West is a long serving Labour Relations Officer with UNA. He has been a Trustee on the Local Authorities Pension Plan for 25 of the last 30 years.In addition, Richard provides support to UNA members on LAPP matters.

Carolyn Olson is also a long serving Labour Relations Officer with UNA. In addition to her member servicing assignment, Carolyn has expanded her expertise into the Pension area. Her coursework and enthusiasm for pensions is preparing her for a future role on the LAPP Board. Carolyn provides direct support to members on LAPP matters.

In this presentation, Richard and Carolyn’s goal is to assist members in making informed decisions about their LAPP Pension and benefits overall.

This session will cover retirement planning re: LAPP and RRSP, information on benefits (ex. ARTA), short term and long term disability

PAPER OR E-TICKET REQUIRED FOR ENTRY.

March 13th, 2023- Fantasyland Hotel: 17700 87 Ave.

Doors @ 17:30

Dinner @ 18:00

Speaker @ 19:00

This event is open to members & duespayers of Local 196 only.

TICKETS ARE NON-TRANSFERABLE.

Registration must be completed using a non-AHS email.

Registration Deadline is March 6th at 2359h

Questions/Dietary requests? Please email Local196Education@una.ca

If you have registered and are no longer able to attend, please cancel your ticket via Eventbrite or email Local196Education@una.ca prior to the registration deadline.

Cancellation instructions and waitlist instructions are on the local website: https://local196una.ca/education-dinners/

United Nurses of Alberta’s offices will be closed from 12:00 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 23, 2022 until 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023. For emergencies requiring a UNA Labour Relations Officer during this period, please contact 780-499-0156.