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Members of United Nurses of Alberta Local 226 voted on Oct. 29, 2014 to ratify a new collective agreement with Venta Care Centre in Edmonton.
Representatives of Local 226 and Venta Care Centre reached a tentative agreement after bargaining meetings on October 9 and 10, 2014.
- Improvements for UNA members covered by the new collective 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.
UNA provides a wide range of services to its members. A key role is negotiating the excellent collective agreements that regulate salaries, benefits, schedules and working conditions of members. UNA also administers its agreements to resolve disputes, improve working conditions and protect nursesí workplace rights.
UNA is the union for more than 30,000 Registered Nurses, Registered Psychiatric Nurses and allied workers in Alberta.
