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UNA reaches tentative agreement with Venta Care Centre

By United Nurses of Alberta October 15, 2014 11:45 (Last updated October 24, 2014 11:18)

After bargaining meetings on October 9 and 10, 2014, representatives of United Nurses of Alberta Local 226 have reached a tentative agreement with Edmonton's Venta Care Centre for a new collective agreement.

Improvements for UNA members in the tentative agreement include:

  • Increased RRSP matching contribution from 2% to 3%,
  • Employer provided $200 for annual professional association fees,
  • Increased portability of seniority,
  • Removal of requirement of employees to see an emergency doctor after two weeks of sick leave.
  • Salary increases of 0% in the first year, 2% in the second year, 2.5% in the third year and 3% in the fourth year of the contract.
  • A letter of understanding ensuring lump sum payments of $2000 for 2013, $500 for 2014 and $500 for 2015.

The four-year collective agreement will expire on August 31, 2017.

Members of UNA Local 226 will hold a ratification vote in the near future.

UNA is the union for more than 30,000 Registered Nurses, Registered Psychiatric Nurses and allied workers in Alberta.


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