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After more than a year of negotiations, a new collective agreement has been ratified by members of United Nurses of Alberta Local 118 employed by Capital Care - Edmonton.
The new contract applies to UNA members employed at the following facilities: Dickinsfield; Grandview; Laurier House; Lynwood; Norwood; Strathcona Care Centre; Choice Program Dikinsfield; Choice Program Norwood; Kipnes Centre for Veterans.
Highlights of the new four-year contract include:
- A $2,000 lump sum payment in the first year of the contract, 2 per cent salary increase and a $1,000 lump sum payment in the second year, a 2.25 per cent salary increase and $1,000 lump sum payment in the third year and a 3 per cent salary increase in the fourth year.
- Special Leave to be replaced with Personal Leave as of April 1, 2016
- A $250 employer reimbursement for annual professional association fees.
- Inclusion of Physiotherapy and Massage Therapy coverage in the contract as of March 1, 2016
Language in the collective agreement related to promotions and vacancies was improved to more closely reflect the Provincial Collective Agreement.
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 nurses’ workplace rights.
