In this workshop, UNA members will learn about the structure and role of their union, how to identify types of workplace concerns, and what problem-solving processes are available.
Through a combination of large and small group discussion, activities, and scenarios, participants will gain knowledge and confidence to address issues at work.
This workshop is designed for new or newly-engaged UNA members.
This is a full-day workshop and is provincially funded for all UNA members who have not previously taken it
October 20, 2026 09:00-16:30
Know Your Rights (Lloydminster)
In this workshop, UNA members will learn about the structure and role of their union, how to identify types of workplace concerns, and what problem-solving processes are available.
Through a combination of large and small group discussion, activities, and scenarios, participants will gain knowledge and confidence to address issues at work.
This workshop is designed for new or newly-engaged UNA members.
This is a full-day workshop and is provincially funded for all UNA members who have not previously taken it
Workshop Details:
**Please note: this 2 hour workshop is UNFUNDED**
2 hour online mini-workshop for local executive officers who are building their first budget or who would like a refresher
Please click on the BLUE meeting link tab, to obtain the ZOOM link
In this workshop, members will learn about each step of the PRC process including identification of concerns, the recommended best practices at each step, and what happens at and beyond their Local PRC Committee.
Participants will develop the knowledge and skills to initiate the Professional Responsibility Concern (PRC) process and to engage confidently and collaboratively with management and local representatives to facilitate resolution.
This is a full-day workshop and is provincially funded for all UNA members who have not previously taken either the Intro to PRC workshop or the former PRC workshop
This workshop provides Occupational Health and Safety Committee members and Local Executives with the basic skills they need to participate effectively in their OH&S Committee. Participants will develop familiarity with the OH&S Article in their Collective Agreement, the four fundamental OH&S rights, and the structure and role of the OH&S Committee. Through discussions and activities, participants will practice the skills to raise safety concerns and make recommendations. This is a full-day workshop and is provincially funded for OH&S Committee members and Local Executives who have not previously taken it.
In this workshop, Local Executives will learn the key components of a functioning Local, including strategic planning, meeting best-practices, and Executive roles and responsibilities. Please ensure you have a UNAnet account and can access your Local’s information on DMS through the “Local Admin” menu item. This is one workshop in the three-part How to Run a Local series: Administration, Finance, and Labour Relations. This is a full-day workshop and is provincially funded for Local Executives who have not previously taken it
In this workshop, Local Executives and Local PRC Committee representatives will learn in detail about each step of the PRC process, including the recommended best practices at each step, the role and responsibilities of a UNA PRC Committee member, and how to conduct a PRC committee meeting. Participants will develop the knowledge and skills to support members who report Professional Responsibility Concerns (PRCs) and to engage confidently and collaboratively with management representatives to work towards resolution. This is a full-day workshop and is provincially funded for PRC Committee members and Local Executives who have not previously taken this version (introduced Jan 2024)
In this workshop, Local Executives and Local PRC Committee representatives will learn in detail about each step of the PRC process, including the recommended best practices at each step, the role and responsibilities of a UNA PRC Committee member, and how to conduct a PRC committee meeting. Participants will develop the knowledge and skills to support members who report Professional Responsibility Concerns (PRCs) and to engage confidently and collaboratively with management representatives to work towards resolution. This is a full-day workshop and is provincially funded for PRC Committee members and Local Executives who have not previously taken this version (introduced Jan 2024)
In this workshop, Local Executives (not just the Treasurer!) will learn about the main tasks in managing Local finances including budgeting, making payments, and reviewing financial statements. Please ensure you have a UNAnet account and can access your Local’s financial information on DMS through the “Local Admin” menu item. This is one workshop in the three-part How to Run a Local series: Administration, Finance, and Labour Relations. This is a full-day workshop and is provincially funded for Local Executives who have not previously taken it. For Local Execs who have attended this workshop already but need a refresher at budget time, look for our short budget Q&A sessions in early Fall
In this workshop, UNA members will learn about their Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) rights, reporting OH&S concerns, and the appropriate actions to take when encountering an unsafe work environment. Through discussions, activities, and scenarios, participants will gain knowledge of the various hazards they may encounter at work, how to advocate for a safer workplace, and what tools are available to them and their coworkers. In particular, this workshop will look at workplace violence and harassment and how to respond. This is a full-day workshop and is provincially funded for all UNA members who have not previously taken it or the Dealing With Abuse workshop.
In this workshop, UNA members will learn about the structure and role of their union, how to identify types of workplace concerns, and what problem-solving processes are available.
Through a combination of large and small group discussion, activities, and scenarios, participants will gain knowledge and confidence to address issues at work.
This workshop is designed for new or newly-engaged UNA members.
This is a full-day workshop and is provincially funded for all UNA members who have not previously taken
In this workshop, UNA members will learn about the structure and role of their union, how to identify types of workplace concerns, and what problem-solving processes are available.
Through a combination of large and small group discussion, activities, and scenarios, participants will gain knowledge and confidence to address issues at work.
This workshop is designed for new or newly-engaged UNA members.
This is a full-day workshop and is provincially funded for all UNA members who have not previously taken it
****Please note the following: this workshop will be facilitated/located at the Courtyard Marriott Calgary South****
In this workshop, members will learn about each step of the PRC process including identification of concerns, the recommended best practices at each step, and what happens at and beyond their Local PRC Committee.
Participants will develop the knowledge and skills to initiate the Professional Responsibility Concern (PRC) process and to engage confidently and collaboratively with management and local representatives to facilitate resolution.
This is a full-day workshop and is provincially funded for all UNA members who have not previously taken either the Intro to PRC workshop or the former PRC workshop
Engagement & Support (Fort McMurray)
09:00 - 16:30
October 15, 2026 09:00-16:30
Engagement & Support (Fort McMurray)
In this workshop, Unit/Office Representatives and Local Executive members will come together to develop their practices in membership outreach, engagement, and support.
Through large and small group discussions, activities, and scenarios, participants will identify ways to improve member outreach, to overcome barriers to participation, and to engage members in their local, while gaining a better understanding of the relationship between different local positions.
Participants will also identify ways to support members through workplace concerns.
This workshop is designed for Unit/Office Representatives and Local Executive members.
Unit/Office Representatives, where possible, should take Know Your Rights before taking this workshop.
In this workshop, Local Executives will develop a deeper understanding of investigation meetings and discipline as well as the dispute resolution and Duty to Accommodate processes. Please ensure you have access to your collective agreement via the UNA app, UNA website, or in a paper copy. This is one workshop in the three-part How to Run a Local series: Administration, Finance, and Labour Relations. This is a full-day workshop and is provincially funded for Local Executives who have not previously taken it
In this workshop, UNA members will learn about the structure and role of their union, how to identify types of workplace concerns, and what problem-solving processes are available.
Through a combination of large and small group discussion, activities, and scenarios, participants will gain knowledge and confidence to address issues at work.
This workshop is designed for new or newly-engaged UNA members.
This is a full-day workshop and is provincially funded for all UNA members who have not previously taken it
In this workshop, UNA members will learn about the structure and role of their union, how to identify types of workplace concerns, and what problem-solving processes are available. Through a combination of large and small group discussion, activities, and scenarios, participants will gain knowledge and confidence to address issues at work. This workshop is designed for new or newly-engaged UNA members. This is a full-day workshop and is provincially funded for all UNA members who have not previously taken it
This workshop is designed to provide participants with an understanding of the various types of workplace abuse and that abuse in any form is unacceptable.
By outlining the available tools to advocate for the prevention of workplace abuse, it will also encourage participants to take appropriate action if they are the targets of abuse and provide support to co-workers who have been the subject of workplace abuse.
This is a full-day workshop and is provincially funded for all UNA members.
This workshop provides Occupational Health and Safety Committee members and Local Executives with the basic skills they need to participate effectively in their OH&S Committee. Participants will develop familiarity with the OH&S Article in their Collective Agreement, the four fundamental OH&S rights, and the structure and role of the OH&S Committee. Through discussions and activities, participants will practice the skills to raise safety concerns and make recommendations. This is a full-day workshop and is provincially funded for OH&S Committee members and Local Executives who have not previously taken it.
When boarding the bus in Calgary on Oct 26, let the driver know what hotel you are staying at when you give them your luggage. Make sure you take your belongings and luggage with you!!
Hotel pick up Thursday Oct 29 - you will load your luggage on the bus and you can take the bus to the AGM Event Centre. NOTE the # of the BUS you load your luggage onto as it will be the bus you are taking back to Calgary.
Please ensure your preferred email is correct on your own DMS profile as you will receive email updates prior to, and during AGM. Details will be sent during AGM to inform riders of the bus pick up schedule at the hotels on Oct 29.
When boarding the bus in Calgary on Oct 26, let the driver know what hotel you are staying at when you give them your luggage. Make sure you take your belongings and luggage with you!!
Hotel pick up Thursday Oct 29 - you will load your luggage on the bus and you can take the bus to the AGM Event Centre. NOTE the # of the BUS you load your luggage onto as it will be the bus you are taking back to Calgary.
Please ensure your preferred email is correct on your own DMS profile as you will receive email updates prior to, and during AGM. Details will be sent during AGM to inform riders of the bus pick up schedule at the hotels on Oct 29.
When boarding the bus in Calgary on Oct 26, let the driver know what hotel you are staying at when you give them your luggage. Make sure you take your belongings and luggage with you!!
Hotel pick up Thursday Oct 29 - you will load your luggage on the bus and you can take the bus to the AGM Event Centre. NOTE the # of the BUS you load your luggage onto as it will be the bus you are taking back to Calgary.
Please ensure your preferred email is correct on your own DMS profile as you will receive email updates prior to, and during AGM. Details will be sent during AGM to inform riders of the bus pick up schedule at the hotels on Oct 29.
In this workshop, UNA members will learn about the structure and role of their union, how to identify types of workplace concerns, and what problem-solving processes are available. Through a combination of large and small group discussion, activities, and scenarios, participants will gain knowledge and confidence to address issues at work. This workshop is designed for new or newly-engaged UNA members. This is a full-day workshop and is provincially funded for all UNA members who have not previously taken it
In this workshop, Unit/Office Representatives and Local Executive members will come together to develop their practices in membership outreach, engagement, and support. Through large and small group discussions and activities, participants will identify ways to improve member outreach, to overcome barriers to participation, and to engage members in their Local. Participants will also identify ways to support members through workplace concerns. This is a full-day workshop and is provincially funded for Unit/Office Representatives and Local Executives who have not previously taken it
In this workshop, members will learn about each step of the PRC process including identification of concerns, the recommended best practices at each step, and what happens at and beyond their Local PRC Committee.
Participants will develop the knowledge and skills to initiate the Professional Responsibility Concern (PRC) process and to engage confidently and collaboratively with management and local representatives to facilitate resolution.
This is a full-day workshop and is provincially funded for all UNA members who have not previously taken either the Intro to PRC workshop or the former PRC workshop
In this workshop, members will learn about each step of the PRC process including identification of concerns, the recommended best practices at each step, and what happens at and beyond their Local PRC Committee.
Participants will develop the knowledge and skills to initiate the Professional Responsibility Concern (PRC) process and to engage confidently and collaboratively with management and local representatives to facilitate resolution.
This is a full-day workshop and is provincially funded for all UNA members who have not previously taken either the Intro to PRC workshop or the former PRC workshop
In this workshop, members will learn about each step of the PRC process including identification of concerns, the recommended best practices at each step, and what happens at and beyond their Local PRC Committee.
Participants will develop the knowledge and skills to initiate the Professional Responsibility Concern (PRC) process and to engage confidently and collaboratively with management and local representatives to facilitate resolution.
This is a full-day workshop and is provincially funded for all UNA members who have not previously taken either the Intro to PRC workshop or the former PRC workshop
In this workshop, UNA members will learn about the structure and role of their union, how to identify types of workplace concerns, and what problem-solving processes are available.
Through a combination of large and small group discussion, activities, and scenarios, participants will gain knowledge and confidence to address issues at work.
This workshop is designed for new or newly-engaged UNA members.
This is a full-day workshop and is provincially funded for all UNA members who have not previously taken it
In this workshop, Local Executives and District Representatives will develop a deeper understanding of the dispute resolution and Duty to Accommodate processes.
Participants will explore the Employer investigation meeting process, including the Local’s role and UNA’s legal obligations in advocating for members.
Participants will then be led through the process of filing and resolving a grievance.
Participants will then explore the Employer’s Duty to Accommodate and typical issues that arise during the accommodation process will be identified.
This workshop is designed for Local Executive members and District Representatives.
It is one workshop in the three-part How to Run a Local series: Administration, Finance, and Labour Relations.
Please bring your (charged) smartphone with the United Nurses of Alberta mobile app downloaded. You can also bring your local executive's laptop.
In this workshop, Occupational Health and Safety Committee members and Local Executives will build upon their knowledge from the OH&S Basic workshop and develop a further understanding of the Committee’s role. Participants will explore the OH&S Act, Regulation, and Code and will discuss hazard assessments, site inspections, and psychological health and safety. This is a full-day workshop and is provincially funded for OH&S Committee members and Local Executives who have not previously taken it.
This workshop provides Occupational Health and Safety Committee members and Local Executives with the basic skills they need to participate effectively in their OH&S Committee. Participants will develop familiarity with the OH&S Article in their Collective Agreement, the four fundamental OH&S rights, and the structure and role of the OH&S Committee. Through discussions and activities, participants will practice the skills to raise safety concerns and make recommendations. This is a full-day workshop and is provincially funded for OH&S Committee members and Local Executives who have not previously taken it.
In this workshop, Local Executives will learn the key components of a functioning Local, including strategic planning, meeting best-practices, and Executive roles and responsibilities. Please ensure you have a UNAnet account and can access your Local’s information on DMS through the “Local Admin” menu item. This is one workshop in the three-part How to Run a Local series: Administration, Finance, and Labour Relations. This is a full-day workshop and is provincially funded for Local Executives who have not previously taken it
In this workshop, Local Executives and Local PRC Committee representatives will learn in detail about each step of the PRC process, including the recommended best practices at each step, the role and responsibilities of a UNA PRC Committee member, and how to conduct a PRC committee meeting. Participants will develop the knowledge and skills to support members who report Professional Responsibility Concerns (PRCs) and to engage confidently and collaboratively with management representatives to work towards resolution. This is a full-day workshop and is provincially funded for PRC Committee members and Local Executives who have not previously taken this version (introduced Jan 2024)
In this workshop, Local Executives and Local PRC Committee representatives will learn in detail about each step of the PRC process, including the recommended best practices at each step, the role and responsibilities of a UNA PRC Committee member, and how to conduct a PRC committee meeting. Participants will develop the knowledge and skills to support members who report Professional Responsibility Concerns (PRCs) and to engage confidently and collaboratively with management representatives to work towards resolution. This is a full-day workshop and is provincially funded for PRC Committee members and Local Executives who have not previously taken this version (introduced Jan 2024)
In this workshop, Local Executives (not just the Treasurer!) will learn about the main tasks in managing Local finances including budgeting, making payments, and reviewing financial statements. Please ensure you have a UNAnet account and can access your Local’s financial information on DMS through the “Local Admin” menu item. This is one workshop in the three-part How to Run a Local series: Administration, Finance, and Labour Relations. This is a full-day workshop and is provincially funded for Local Executives who have not previously taken it. For Local Execs who have attended this workshop already but need a refresher at budget time, look for our short budget Q&A sessions in early Fall
In this workshop, UNA members will learn about their Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) rights, reporting OH&S concerns, and the appropriate actions to take when encountering an unsafe work environment. Through discussions, activities, and scenarios, participants will gain knowledge of the various hazards they may encounter at work, how to advocate for a safer workplace, and what tools are available to them and their coworkers. In particular, this workshop will look at workplace violence and harassment and how to respond. This is a full-day workshop and is provincially funded for all UNA members who have not previously taken it or the Dealing With Abuse workshop.
In this workshop, UNA members will learn about the structure and role of their union, how to identify types of workplace concerns, and what problem-solving processes are available.
Through a combination of large and small group discussion, activities, and scenarios, participants will gain knowledge and confidence to address issues at work.
This workshop is designed for new or newly-engaged UNA members.
This is a full-day workshop and is provincially funded for all UNA members who have not previously taken
In this workshop, UNA members will learn about the structure and role of their union, how to identify types of workplace concerns, and what problem-solving processes are available.
Through a combination of large and small group discussion, activities, and scenarios, participants will gain knowledge and confidence to address issues at work.
This workshop is designed for new or newly-engaged UNA members.
This is a full-day workshop and is provincially funded for all UNA members who have not previously taken it
****Please note the following: this workshop will be facilitated/located at the Courtyard Marriott Calgary South****
In this workshop, members will learn about each step of the PRC process including identification of concerns, the recommended best practices at each step, and what happens at and beyond their Local PRC Committee.
Participants will develop the knowledge and skills to initiate the Professional Responsibility Concern (PRC) process and to engage confidently and collaboratively with management and local representatives to facilitate resolution.
This is a full-day workshop and is provincially funded for all UNA members who have not previously taken either the Intro to PRC workshop or the former PRC workshop
In this workshop, Unit/Office Representatives and Local Executive members will come together to develop their practices in membership outreach, engagement, and support.
Through large and small group discussions, activities, and scenarios, participants will identify ways to improve member outreach, to overcome barriers to participation, and to engage members in their local, while gaining a better understanding of the relationship between different local positions.
Participants will also identify ways to support members through workplace concerns.
This workshop is designed for Unit/Office Representatives and Local Executive members.
Unit/Office Representatives, where possible, should take Know Your Rights before taking this workshop.
In this workshop, Local Executives will develop a deeper understanding of investigation meetings and discipline as well as the dispute resolution and Duty to Accommodate processes. Please ensure you have access to your collective agreement via the UNA app, UNA website, or in a paper copy. This is one workshop in the three-part How to Run a Local series: Administration, Finance, and Labour Relations. This is a full-day workshop and is provincially funded for Local Executives who have not previously taken it
In this workshop, UNA members will learn about the structure and role of their union, how to identify types of workplace concerns, and what problem-solving processes are available.
Through a combination of large and small group discussion, activities, and scenarios, participants will gain knowledge and confidence to address issues at work.
This workshop is designed for new or newly-engaged UNA members.
This is a full-day workshop and is provincially funded for all UNA members who have not previously taken it
In this workshop, UNA members will learn about the structure and role of their union, how to identify types of workplace concerns, and what problem-solving processes are available. Through a combination of large and small group discussion, activities, and scenarios, participants will gain knowledge and confidence to address issues at work. This workshop is designed for new or newly-engaged UNA members. This is a full-day workshop and is provincially funded for all UNA members who have not previously taken it
This workshop is designed to provide participants with an understanding of the various types of workplace abuse and that abuse in any form is unacceptable.
By outlining the available tools to advocate for the prevention of workplace abuse, it will also encourage participants to take appropriate action if they are the targets of abuse and provide support to co-workers who have been the subject of workplace abuse.
This is a full-day workshop and is provincially funded for all UNA members.
This workshop provides Occupational Health and Safety Committee members and Local Executives with the basic skills they need to participate effectively in their OH&S Committee. Participants will develop familiarity with the OH&S Article in their Collective Agreement, the four fundamental OH&S rights, and the structure and role of the OH&S Committee. Through discussions and activities, participants will practice the skills to raise safety concerns and make recommendations. This is a full-day workshop and is provincially funded for OH&S Committee members and Local Executives who have not previously taken it.
When boarding the bus in Calgary on Oct 26, let the driver know what hotel you are staying at when you give them your luggage. Make sure you take your belongings and luggage with you!!
Hotel pick up Thursday Oct 29 - you will load your luggage on the bus and you can take the bus to the AGM Event Centre. NOTE the # of the BUS you load your luggage onto as it will be the bus you are taking back to Calgary.
Please ensure your preferred email is correct on your own DMS profile as you will receive email updates prior to, and during AGM. Details will be sent during AGM to inform riders of the bus pick up schedule at the hotels on Oct 29.
When boarding the bus in Calgary on Oct 26, let the driver know what hotel you are staying at when you give them your luggage. Make sure you take your belongings and luggage with you!!
Hotel pick up Thursday Oct 29 - you will load your luggage on the bus and you can take the bus to the AGM Event Centre. NOTE the # of the BUS you load your luggage onto as it will be the bus you are taking back to Calgary.
Please ensure your preferred email is correct on your own DMS profile as you will receive email updates prior to, and during AGM. Details will be sent during AGM to inform riders of the bus pick up schedule at the hotels on Oct 29.
When boarding the bus in Calgary on Oct 26, let the driver know what hotel you are staying at when you give them your luggage. Make sure you take your belongings and luggage with you!!
Hotel pick up Thursday Oct 29 - you will load your luggage on the bus and you can take the bus to the AGM Event Centre. NOTE the # of the BUS you load your luggage onto as it will be the bus you are taking back to Calgary.
Please ensure your preferred email is correct on your own DMS profile as you will receive email updates prior to, and during AGM. Details will be sent during AGM to inform riders of the bus pick up schedule at the hotels on Oct 29.
