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
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) Process229.39 KB
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
Retention - Long-Service Pay Adjustment (LSPA)228.21 KB
LOU 7, Section VII - Employment Options for Recruitment & Retention - Administration Guidelines4.23 MB
Pre-Retirement FTE Reduction Retention Program97.96 KB