United Nurses of Alberta’s four Executive Officers and District Representatives from each of the union’s five Districts sit on the Provincial Executive Board. They are elected at UNA’s Annual General Meeting. Districts are allocated one representative on the Provincial Executive Board for every 1,500 dues-paying members with a minimum of two representatives for each District. The Board is the union’s decision-making body between Annual General Meetings
February 20-22, 2019
Executive Board Meeting
United Nurses of Alberta’s four Executive Officers and District Representatives from each of the union’s five Districts sit on the Provincial Executive Board. They are elected at UNA’s Annual General Meeting. Districts are allocated one representative on the Provincial Executive Board for every 1,500 dues-paying members with a minimum of two representatives for each District. The Board is the union’s decision-making body between Annual General Meetings
UNA Provincial Office
700-11150 Jasper Avenue
Edmonton Alberta
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How To Run a Local - Labour Relations ~ Calgary
09:00 - 16:30
January 29, 2019 09:00-16:30
How To Run a Local - Labour Relations ~ Calgary
DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION: January 15, 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.
Dealing With Abuse Workshop ~ Edmonton
09:00 - 16:30
January 30, 2019 09:00-16:30
Dealing With Abuse Workshop ~ Edmonton
DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION: January 16, 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.
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
You will develop knowledge and skills to help you provide information, support and encouragement to members who report Professional Responsibility Concerns, and to engage confidently with management representatives to achieve an effectively functioning PRC Committee. You will also learn how the PRC information that you enter in the DMS can be used to make effective presentations to CEOs and governing Boards. Case studies illustrating effective PRC communication and "success stories" will be presented. You will receive a print Study Guide at the workshop.
Please bring your copy of the collective agreement with you to this workshop
How to Run a Local - Finance ~ Edmonton
09:00 - 16:30
February 14, 2019 09:00-16:30
How to Run a Local - Finance ~ Edmonton
DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION: January 31, 2019
For Local Executives only
In this workshop, Local Executives and District Representatives will learn the main tasks in managing finances at the Local and District level. Whether you are the Treasurer or have a different Executive role, it is important to understand your Local’s finances. Through hands-on learning with UNA’s Data Management System, participants will become more confident in reading Local financial documents, preparing budgets, and entering and approving payments through individual expense claims and payee creation.
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 ensure you have a UNANet account and bring your DMS username and password.
United Nurses of Alberta’s four Executive Officers and District Representatives from each of the union’s five Districts sit on the Provincial Executive Board. They are elected at UNA’s Annual General Meeting. Districts are allocated one representative on the Provincial Executive Board for every 1,500 dues-paying members with a minimum of two representatives for each District. The Board is the union’s decision-making body between Annual General Meetings
UNA Provincial Office
700-11150 Jasper Avenue
Edmonton Alberta
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Executive Board Meeting
February 20-22, 2019
Executive Board Meeting
United Nurses of Alberta’s four Executive Officers and District Representatives from each of the union’s five Districts sit on the Provincial Executive Board. They are elected at UNA’s Annual General Meeting. Districts are allocated one representative on the Provincial Executive Board for every 1,500 dues-paying members with a minimum of two representatives for each District. The Board is the union’s decision-making body between Annual General Meetings
UNA Provincial Office
700-11150 Jasper Avenue
Edmonton Alberta
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Executive Board Meeting
February 20-22, 2019
Executive Board Meeting
United Nurses of Alberta’s four Executive Officers and District Representatives from each of the union’s five Districts sit on the Provincial Executive Board. They are elected at UNA’s Annual General Meeting. Districts are allocated one representative on the Provincial Executive Board for every 1,500 dues-paying members with a minimum of two representatives for each District. The Board is the union’s decision-making body between Annual General Meetings
UNA Provincial Office
700-11150 Jasper Avenue
Edmonton Alberta
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How To Run a Local - Labour Relations ~ Lethbridge
09:00 - 16:30
February 26, 2019 09:00-16:30
How To Run a Local - Labour Relations ~ Lethbridge
DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION: February 12, 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.
How to Run a Local - Finance ~ Calgary
09:00 - 16:30
February 26, 2019 09:00-16:30
How to Run a Local - Finance ~ Calgary
DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION: February 12, 2019
For Local Executives only
In this workshop, Local Executives and District Representatives will learn the main tasks in managing finances at the Local and District level. Whether you are the Treasurer or have a different Executive role, it is important to understand your Local’s finances. Through hands-on learning with UNA’s Data Management System, participants will become more confident in reading Local financial documents, preparing budgets, and entering and approving payments through individual expense claims and payee creation.
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 ensure you have a UNANet account and bring your DMS username and password.
UNA Locals are grouped into five geographically based districts – North, North Central, Central, South Central and South. Presidents of UNA locals attend regular District Meetings where they share information, compare challenges and develop strategies.
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How to Run A Local Workshop - Administration ~ Grande Prairie
09:00 - 16:30
March 05, 2019 09:00-16:30
How to Run A Local Workshop - Administration ~ Grande Prairie
DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION: February 19, 2019
For new Local Executive members only
In this workshop, Local Executives will learn key components of a functioning Local, including strategic planning, meeting best-practices, and new member orientation. Through small and large-group discussion, activities, and even a mock meeting, participants will explore Local Executive roles, mentorship and coaching, and UNA’s Constitution, Policies, and Procedures.
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.
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
You will develop knowledge and skills to help you provide information, support and encouragement to members who report Professional Responsibility Concerns, and to engage confidently with management representatives to achieve an effectively functioning PRC Committee. You will also learn how the PRC information that you enter in the DMS can be used to make effective presentations to CEOs and governing Boards. Case studies illustrating effective PRC communication and "success stories" will be presented. You will receive a print Study Guide at the workshop.
Please bring your copy of the collective agreement with you to this workshop
In this workshop, Local Executives and District Representatives will learn the main tasks in managing finances at the Local and District level. Whether you are the Treasurer or have a different Executive role, it is important to understand your Local’s finances. Through hands-on learning with UNA’s Data Management System, participants will become more confident in reading Local financial documents, preparing budgets, and entering and approving payments through individual expense claims and payee creation.
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 ensure you have a UNANet account and bring your DMS username and password.
United Nurses of Alberta’s four Executive Officers and District Representatives from each of the union’s five Districts sit on the Provincial Executive Board. They are elected at UNA’s Annual General Meeting. Districts are allocated one representative on the Provincial Executive Board for every 1,500 dues-paying members with a minimum of two representatives for each District. The Board is the union’s decision-making body between Annual General Meetings
UNA Provincial Office
700-11150 Jasper Avenue
Edmonton Alberta
February 26, 2019 09:00-16:30
How To Run a Local - Labour Relations ~ Lethbridge
DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION: February 12, 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, Local Executives and District Representatives will learn the main tasks in managing finances at the Local and District level. Whether you are the Treasurer or have a different Executive role, it is important to understand your Local’s finances. Through hands-on learning with UNA’s Data Management System, participants will become more confident in reading Local financial documents, preparing budgets, and entering and approving payments through individual expense claims and payee creation.
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 ensure you have a UNANet account and bring your DMS username and password.
UNA Locals are grouped into five geographically based districts – North, North Central, Central, South Central and South. Presidents of UNA locals attend regular District Meetings where they share information, compare challenges and develop strategies.
