Agreements / Joint Statements

Through a joint committee of representatives from the United Nurses of Alberta and Alberta Health Services, joint statements are issued to resolve issues arising from the UNA Collective Agreement.

5 – Dues Deductions and Union Business
Union Leaves of Absence112.25 KB
6 – No Discrimination
Duty to Accommodate and the Dispute Resolution Advisory Committee55.60 KB
Sharing an employee’s medical information beyond the Ability Management department129.78 KB
7 – Hours of work and Scheduling Provisions
Cancer Care Hours of Work - Local Conditions VII314.53 KB
Implementation of Arbitration Decision Regarding Changing the Length of the Shift Cycle284.78 KB
8 – Overtime
Retroactive Payment of Overtime and Call Back Worked on a Named Holiday180.85 KB
Minimum Payment for Meetings and In-Service on Unscheduled Days Arbitration Award95.71 KB
10 – Transportation
Transportation236.28 KB
12 – Seniority
Seniority Interpretation & Administration107.11 KB
Seniority Tie Breaking89.64 KB
14 – Promotions Transfers and Vacancies
Closing Dates on Unfilled Job Postings104.95 KB
15 – Layoff and Recall
Layoff and Recall Joint Statement314.67 KB
17 – Vacations with Pay
Vacation Planning Guidelines276.07 KB
Vacation Payout and Carry-over138.22 KB
18 – Named Holidays
Payout of Named Holiday Banks Upon Employee Transfer to Part-time or Casual157.85 KB
21 – Employee Benefits
Diabetic Supplies Benefit Coverage307.36 KB
Retirement Preparation Program151.42 KB
Weekend Worker FAQ177.11 KB
Dental Implant Claim Denial Appeal Form330.49 KB
22 – Leaves of Absence
Time Used Under Articles 22.06(b), 22.08, and 35.03225.20 KB
25 – Salaries
Retention - Long-Service Pay Adjustment (LSPA)228.21 KB
29 – Pension Plan
Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)252.35 KB
30 – Part-Time Temporary and Casual Employees
Scheduling for Part-time Employees296.79 KB
Cancelling Casual Shifts188.46 KB
Named Holiday Banks/Vacation Banks Payout43.91 KB
Extension of "Named Holiday Banks Payout Upon Employee Transfer to Part-time or Casual Status" Trial Process and Addition of "Vacation Banks Payout Upon Employee Transfer to Part-time or Casual Status" Trial Period.
32 – Dispute Resolution Process
Dispute Resolution Advisory Committee (DRAC) Process231.30 KB
Updated 2023
Dispute Resolution Advisory Committee Flow Chart147.92 KB
Roles of Dispute Resolution Advisory Committee58.61 KB
Dispute Resolution Meeting Preamble52.33 KB
Conducting a Resolution Meeting69.90 KB
Disclosure of information62.89 KB
AHS/UNA Joint Dispute Resolution Process245.05 KB
Dispute Resolution Process: Initial Problem-Solving60.12 KB
Dispute Resolution Process: The 3 "Ps" and the Dispute Resolution Process60.56 KB
34 – Occupational Health and Safety
Joint Statement: COVID-19 and Personal Protective Equipment (December 22, 2021)232.79 KB
Updated Dec. 2021
Respirators - N95 Respirator Provision and Fit-Testing82.26 KB
35 – Professional Development
Professional Development Days339.38 KB
36 – Professional Responsibility
Virtual Care207.24 KB
LOU #7 – Retention & Recruitment Initiatives
LOU 7, Section VII - Employment Options for Recruitment & Retention - Administration Guidelines4.23 MB
Pre-Retirement FTE Reduction Retention Program97.96 KB