UNA Provincial Negotiations Update #6

Important update from United Nurses of Alberta's Negotiations Committee. Please share with UNA members.

UPDATE #6

April 19, 2024

• Talks continued April 16, 17 and 18. Had productive discussions about many outstanding Articles/provisions. Articles 2, 13, 25 32, 42, Letter of Understanding #4 and Letter of Understanding #6 signed off as current language. Article 43 also signed off with minor improvements to meal allowances.

• UNA is close to completing the overarching Essential Services Agreement with AHS. Dates to be established with other Employers.

• No additional clarification regarding Recovery Alberta provided by AHS. No hearing date yet set for UNA's Bargaining in Bad Faith complaint to the Labour Relations Board regarding Recovery Alberta.

• The Negotiating Committee has scheduled a virtual Presidents Meeting for all Locals participating in Provincial Negotiations to discuss and seek Local direction regarding "Recovery Alberta". The meeting is scheduled for Friday May 3, 2024. Details will be sent to affected Locals.

• Next scheduled bargaining dates are May 6, 7 and 8, 2024.

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