The Edmonton and District Labour Council would like to invite you to attend our Day of Mourning Ceremony on Sunday April 28, 2019. This ceremony is to recognize those workers killed and injured at work and to re-commit to working toward ending workplace deaths and injuries. The ceremony will be held in Grant Notley Park (116 Street & 100 Avenue) in the presence of the EDLC Broken Families Obelisk which commemorates the fallen from 2:00 - 4:00 pm. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at by email at the EDLC office at 780-474-4747 or email at office@edlc.ca.
April 28, 2019 14:00-16:00
Day of Mourning Ceremony (Edmonton)
The Edmonton and District Labour Council would like to invite you to attend our Day of Mourning Ceremony on Sunday April 28, 2019. This ceremony is to recognize those workers killed and injured at work and to re-commit to working toward ending workplace deaths and injuries. The ceremony will be held in Grant Notley Park (116 Street & 100 Avenue) in the presence of the EDLC Broken Families Obelisk which commemorates the fallen from 2:00 - 4:00 pm. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at by email at the EDLC office at 780-474-4747 or email at office@edlc.ca.
Grant Notley Park (116 Street & 100 Avenue), Edmonton
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How To Run a Local - Labour Relations ~ Calgary
09:00 - 16:30
April 02, 2019 09:00-16:30
How To Run a Local - Labour Relations ~ Calgary
DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION: March 19, 2019
In this workshop, Local Executives and District Representatives will develop a deeper understanding of the dispute resolution and Duty to Accommodate processes through two interactive scenarios. In the first scenario, participants will explore the Employer investigation meeting process, including the Local’s role and UNA’s legal obligations in advocating for members. This scenario will then take us through the process of filing and resolving a grievance. Scenario two will explore the Employer’s Duty to Accommodate and will walk participants through the typical issues that arise during the accommodation process.
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 and the United Nurses of Alberta mobile app, if possible, or a paper copy of your Collective Agreement.
PIA Advocacy Conference: Our Public Services: Protecting and Revitalizing in Uncertain Times
April 04-05, 2019
PIA Advocacy Conference: Our Public Services: Protecting and Revitalizing in Uncertain Times
With a provincial election on the horizon, conversations about the oil industry and the economy dominate political discourse and the media in Alberta. As important as economic issues are, political parties have lost the focus on public services, that are so important to the health and well-being of Albertans.
The progressive movement has made vital gains such as the newly introduced $15 minimum wage, $25-a-day child care, and the carbon tax. However, these programs are under threat by belt-tightening conservatives who are planning massive cuts and privatization of public services to balance the budget, rather than focusing on common sense solutions like fair taxation. This is why now more than ever we need to shift the public conversation and take action to protect and revitalize our public services, creating the conditions for greater fairness, justice, and equality for all Albertans.
Public Interest Alberta’s 13th Annual Advocacy Conference will explore these topics and more. Join activists and advocates from across the province in Edmonton April 4 and 5 to pursue bold directions toward a better Alberta for all.
Visit https://www.pialberta.org/conference2019 to register.
How To Run a Local - Labour Relations ~ Edmonton
09:00 - 16:30
April 04, 2019 09:00-16:30
How To Run a Local - Labour Relations ~ Edmonton
DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION: March 21, 2019
In this workshop, Local Executives and District Representatives will develop a deeper understanding of the dispute resolution and Duty to Accommodate processes through two interactive scenarios. In the first scenario, participants will explore the Employer investigation meeting process, including the Local’s role and UNA’s legal obligations in advocating for members. This scenario will then take us through the process of filing and resolving a grievance. Scenario two will explore the Employer’s Duty to Accommodate and will walk participants through the typical issues that arise during the accommodation process.
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 and the United Nurses of Alberta mobile app, if possible, or a paper copy of your Collective Agreement.
PIA Advocacy Conference: Our Public Services: Protecting and Revitalizing in Uncertain Times
April 04-05, 2019
PIA Advocacy Conference: Our Public Services: Protecting and Revitalizing in Uncertain Times
With a provincial election on the horizon, conversations about the oil industry and the economy dominate political discourse and the media in Alberta. As important as economic issues are, political parties have lost the focus on public services, that are so important to the health and well-being of Albertans.
The progressive movement has made vital gains such as the newly introduced $15 minimum wage, $25-a-day child care, and the carbon tax. However, these programs are under threat by belt-tightening conservatives who are planning massive cuts and privatization of public services to balance the budget, rather than focusing on common sense solutions like fair taxation. This is why now more than ever we need to shift the public conversation and take action to protect and revitalize our public services, creating the conditions for greater fairness, justice, and equality for all Albertans.
Public Interest Alberta’s 13th Annual Advocacy Conference will explore these topics and more. Join activists and advocates from across the province in Edmonton April 4 and 5 to pursue bold directions toward a better Alberta for all.
Visit https://www.pialberta.org/conference2019 to register.
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Engagement & Support ~ Edmonton
09:00 - 16:30
April 11, 2019 09:00-16:30
Engagement & Support ~ Edmonton
DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION: March 28, 2019
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, 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.
Dealing With Abuse Workshop ~ Medicine Hat
09:00 - 16:30
April 16, 2019 09:00-16:30
Dealing With Abuse Workshop ~ Medicine Hat
DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION: April 2, 2019
The "Dealing With Abuse" workshop is designed to provide participants with an understanding of the various types of workplace abuse and that abuse in any form is unacceptable. It will also encourage participants to take appropriate action if they are the targets of abuse, to provide support to co-workers who have been abused, and to provide participants with the tools to advocate for the prevention of workplace abuse.
Please bring your copy of the collective agreement with you to this workshop.
OH&S - Basic Workshop ~ Medicine Hat
09:00 - 16:30
April 17, 2019 09:00-16:30
OH&S - Basic Workshop ~ Medicine Hat
DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION: April 3, 2019
For OH&S Committee members only
This workshop gives members a basic understanding of how to interpret the Occupational Health and Safety Article in their Collective Agreement and to become familiar with Hazard Assessment forms and Site Inspection Forms. Members will also discuss and evaluate the OH&S culture of their workplace.
Attending this workshop is a requirement for members serving as a local representative on their Occupational Health and Safety Committee.
Please bring your copy of the collective agreement with you to this workshop
For PRC Committee members and Local Executives only
In this workshop, PRC Committee members and Local Executives will learn about each step of the PRC process, including the recommended best practices at each step, the role of PRC Committee representatives, why the PRC process is important, and what compels nurses to speak up for patient safety. Through small and large-group discussion and activities you will develop the knowledge and skills to help you support members who report Professional Responsibility Concerns (PRC), and to engage confidently with management representatives to achieve an effectively functioning PRC Committee.
Please bring your (charged) smartphone and the United Nurses of Alberta mobile app, if possible, or a paper copy of your Collective Agreement.
The Edmonton and District Labour Council would like to invite you to attend our Day of Mourning Ceremony on Sunday April 28, 2019. This ceremony is to recognize those workers killed and injured at work and to re-commit to working toward ending workplace deaths and injuries. The ceremony will be held in Grant Notley Park (116 Street & 100 Avenue) in the presence of the EDLC Broken Families Obelisk which commemorates the fallen from 2:00 - 4:00 pm. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at by email at the EDLC office at 780-474-4747 or email at office@edlc.ca.
Grant Notley Park (116 Street & 100 Avenue), Edmonton
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Know Your Rights ~ Calgary
09:00 - 16:30
April 30, 2019 09:00-16:30
Know Your Rights ~ Calgary
DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION: April 16, 2019
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 who are not Local Executive members. Please bring your (charged) smartphone and download the United Nurses of Alberta mobile app, if possible.
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 who are not Local Executive members. Please bring your (charged) smartphone and download the United Nurses of Alberta mobile app, if possible.
For PRC Committee members and Local Executives only
In this workshop, PRC Committee members and Local Executives will learn about each step of the PRC process, including the recommended best practices at each step, the role of PRC Committee representatives, why the PRC process is important, and what compels nurses to speak up for patient safety. Through small and large-group discussion and activities you will develop the knowledge and skills to help you support members who report Professional Responsibility Concerns (PRC), and to engage confidently with management representatives to achieve an effectively functioning PRC Committee.
Please bring your (charged) smartphone and the United Nurses of Alberta mobile app, if possible, or a paper copy of your Collective Agreement.
Dealing With Abuse Workshop ~ Sundre
09:00 - 16:30
May 02, 2019 09:00-16:30
Dealing With Abuse Workshop ~ Sundre
DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION: April 18, 2019
The "Dealing With Abuse" workshop is designed to provide participants with an understanding of the various types of workplace abuse and that abuse in any form is unacceptable. It will also encourage participants to take appropriate action if they are the targets of abuse, to provide support to co-workers who have been abused, and to provide participants with the tools to advocate for the prevention of workplace abuse.
Please bring your copy of the collective agreement with you to this workshop.
Location: TBD
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Know Your Rights ~ Grande Prairie
09:00 - 16:30
May 07, 2019 09:00-16:30
Know Your Rights ~ Grande Prairie
DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION: April 23, 2019
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 who are not Local Executive members. Please bring your (charged) smartphone and download the United Nurses of Alberta mobile app, if possible.
Completion of the OH&S Basic workshop also required.
In this workshop participants will expand on what they learned in the BASIC OH&S workshop. Participants will become familiar with the OH&S Act, Regulations and Code with hands on exercises. You will leave this Workshop with the knowledge to know where to look in the legislation to address your concerns. We will also discuss Imminent Danger and how this legislation affects you, your co-workers and managements responsibilities.
Attending this workshop is a requirement for members serving as a local representative on their Occupational Health and Safety Committee.
Please bring your copy of the collective agreement with you to this workshop.
In this workshop, Local Executives and District Representatives will develop a deeper understanding of the dispute resolution and Duty to Accommodate processes through two interactive scenarios. In the first scenario, participants will explore the Employer investigation meeting process, including the Local’s role and UNA’s legal obligations in advocating for members. This scenario will then take us through the process of filing and resolving a grievance. Scenario two will explore the Employer’s Duty to Accommodate and will walk participants through the typical issues that arise during the accommodation process.
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 and the United Nurses of Alberta mobile app, if possible, or a paper copy of your Collective Agreement.
PIA Advocacy Conference: Our Public Services: Protecting and Revitalizing in Uncertain Times
With a provincial election on the horizon, conversations about the oil industry and the economy dominate political discourse and the media in Alberta. As important as economic issues are, political parties have lost the focus on public services, that are so important to the health and well-being of Albertans.
The progressive movement has made vital gains such as the newly introduced $15 minimum wage, $25-a-day child care, and the carbon tax. However, these programs are under threat by belt-tightening conservatives who are planning massive cuts and privatization of public services to balance the budget, rather than focusing on common sense solutions like fair taxation. This is why now more than ever we need to shift the public conversation and take action to protect and revitalize our public services, creating the conditions for greater fairness, justice, and equality for all Albertans.
Public Interest Alberta’s 13th Annual Advocacy Conference will explore these topics and more. Join activists and advocates from across the province in Edmonton April 4 and 5 to pursue bold directions toward a better Alberta for all.
Visit https://www.pialberta.org/conference2019 to register.
April 04, 2019 09:00-16:30
How To Run a Local - Labour Relations ~ Edmonton
DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION: March 21, 2019
In this workshop, Local Executives and District Representatives will develop a deeper understanding of the dispute resolution and Duty to Accommodate processes through two interactive scenarios. In the first scenario, participants will explore the Employer investigation meeting process, including the Local’s role and UNA’s legal obligations in advocating for members. This scenario will then take us through the process of filing and resolving a grievance. Scenario two will explore the Employer’s Duty to Accommodate and will walk participants through the typical issues that arise during the accommodation process.
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 and the United Nurses of Alberta mobile app, if possible, or a paper copy of your Collective Agreement.
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, 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.
The "Dealing With Abuse" workshop is designed to provide participants with an understanding of the various types of workplace abuse and that abuse in any form is unacceptable. It will also encourage participants to take appropriate action if they are the targets of abuse, to provide support to co-workers who have been abused, and to provide participants with the tools to advocate for the prevention of workplace abuse.
Please bring your copy of the collective agreement with you to this workshop.
This workshop gives members a basic understanding of how to interpret the Occupational Health and Safety Article in their Collective Agreement and to become familiar with Hazard Assessment forms and Site Inspection Forms. Members will also discuss and evaluate the OH&S culture of their workplace.
Attending this workshop is a requirement for members serving as a local representative on their Occupational Health and Safety Committee.
Please bring your copy of the collective agreement with you to this workshop
For PRC Committee members and Local Executives only
In this workshop, PRC Committee members and Local Executives will learn about each step of the PRC process, including the recommended best practices at each step, the role of PRC Committee representatives, why the PRC process is important, and what compels nurses to speak up for patient safety. Through small and large-group discussion and activities you will develop the knowledge and skills to help you support members who report Professional Responsibility Concerns (PRC), and to engage confidently with management representatives to achieve an effectively functioning PRC Committee.
Please bring your (charged) smartphone and the United Nurses of Alberta mobile app, if possible, or a paper copy of your Collective Agreement.
The Edmonton and District Labour Council would like to invite you to attend our Day of Mourning Ceremony on Sunday April 28, 2019. This ceremony is to recognize those workers killed and injured at work and to re-commit to working toward ending workplace deaths and injuries. The ceremony will be held in Grant Notley Park (116 Street & 100 Avenue) in the presence of the EDLC Broken Families Obelisk which commemorates the fallen from 2:00 - 4:00 pm. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at by email at the EDLC office at 780-474-4747 or email at office@edlc.ca.
Grant Notley Park (116 Street & 100 Avenue), Edmonton
April 30, 2019 09:00-16:30
Know Your Rights ~ Calgary
DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION: April 16, 2019
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 who are not Local Executive members. Please bring your (charged) smartphone and download the United Nurses of Alberta mobile app, if possible.
