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JOINT STATEMENTS The Joint Committee of representatives from UNA and Employers have resolved a number of contract interpretation issues on the provincial Collective Agreement. The Committee has issued a number of "joint statements" that guide the operation of the Agreement. 2011 Joint Contract Interpretation Questions (Alberta Health Services) October 2011 Joint Contract Interpretation Questions (Covenant Health) October 2011 Arbitration Award Re: Minimum Payment for Meetings and In-service on Unscheduled Days Retroactive Payment of Overtime and Call Back Worked on a Named Holiday April 2011 2009 Extension of "Named Holiday Banks Payout Upon Employee transfer to Part-time or Casual Status" Trial Period December 2009 Vacation Payout and Vacation Carry-over December 2009 Responsiveness in a Pandemic Situation November 6 2009 Payout of Named Holiday Banks Upon Employee Transfer to Part-Time or Casual Status February 20 2009 Determination of Canadian Equivalency for International Nursing Degrees February 20 2009 Annual Update from the Multi-Employer/UNA Joint Committee February 20 2009 2008 Market Lump Sum Payment Resolution re: Pension and Group RRSP September 19 2008 Voting on Election Day September 18 2008 Guidelines Regarding Closing Dates on unfilled postings for Vacancies July 16 2008 Union Leaves of Absence July 16 2008 Guidelines Regarding Seniority Tie-Breaking July 16 2008 Coverage for Dental Implants July 8 2008 Increased Kilometreage Rate July 2 2008 Benefit Coverage for Glucose Transmitters and Sensors June 2008 Joint Staffing Task Force June 10 2008 Increased Mileage & Subsistence May 6 2008 Weekend Worker January 21 2008 Guidelines for Pilot Projects January 21 2008 Retirement Preparation Program January 21 2008 Market Lump Sum Mediator's Recommendations and UNA explanation January 21 2008 2007 Guidelines for Adminstering Pre-Retirement FTE Reduction Retention Program November 13 2007 Reasonable Proof and the Implementation of the Retention Recognition 2% Special Long Service Pay Adjustment  August 15 2007 Guidelines Regarding Booking and Cancellation of Shifts By Casual Employee and Employers  January 19 2007 Improving the Effectiveness of the Grievance Procedure  January 2007 Workshop Manual: Improving the Effectiveness of the Grievance Process January 2007 2006 Appealing denials of Prescription Coverage May 2006 Employee Benefits January 2006 Voting on Election Day 2006 January 2006 Vacation Planning January 2006 2005 Multi-position Employees November 2005 Transportation September 2005 Seniority September 2005