Know Your Rights
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. Please bring your (charged) smartphone and download the United Nurses of Alberta mobile app, if possible.
To register, visit https://dms.una.ca/
Know Your Rights
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. Please bring your (charged) smartphone and download the United Nurses of Alberta mobile app, if possible.
To register, visit https://dms.una.ca/
Intro to PRC
In this workshop, members will learn about each step of the PRC process including identification of concerns, the recommended best practices at each step, and what happens at and beyond their Local PRC Committee. Participants will develop the knowledge and skills to initiate the Professional Responsibility Concern (PRC) process and to engage confidently and collaboratively with management and local representatives to facilitate resolution.
Dealing with Abuse
This workshop is designed to provide participants with an understanding of the various types of workplace abuse and that abuse in any form is unacceptable. By outlining the available tools to advocate for the prevention of workplace abuse, it will also encourage participants to take appropriate action if they are the targets of abuse and provide support to co-workers who have been the targets of workplace abuse. This is a full-day workshop and is provincially funded for all UNA members who have not previously taken it.
International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia
International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia
Know Your Rights
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. Please bring your (charged) smartphone and download the United Nurses of Alberta mobile app, if possible.
To register, visit https://dms.una.ca/
International Day for People of African Descent
International Day for People of African Descent
Know Your Rights
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. Please bring your (charged) smartphone and download the United Nurses of Alberta mobile app, if possible.
To register, visit https://dms.una.ca/
Intro to PRC
In this workshop, members will learn about each step of the PRC process including identification of concerns, the recommended best practices at each step, and what happens at and beyond their Local PRC Committee. Participants will develop the knowledge and skills to initiate the Professional Responsibility Concern (PRC) process and to engage confidently and collaboratively with management and local representatives to facilitate resolution.
National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women
National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women
OH&S Basic
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.
PRC Committee
In this workshop, Local Executives or Local PRC Committee representatives will learn in detail about each step of the PRC process, including the recommended best practices at each step, the role and responsibilities of a UNA PRC Committee member, and how to conduct a PRC committee meeting. Participants will develop the knowledge and skills to support members who report Professional Responsibility Concerns (PRCs) and to engage confidently and collaboratively with management representatives to work towards resolution.
Know Your Rights
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. Please bring your (charged) smartphone and download the United Nurses of Alberta mobile app, if possible.
To register, visit https://dms.una.ca/
Intro to PRC
In this workshop, members will learn about each step of the PRC process including identification of concerns, the recommended best practices at each step, and what happens at and beyond their Local PRC Committee. Participants will develop the knowledge and skills to initiate the Professional Responsibility Concern (PRC) process and to engage confidently and collaboratively with management and local representatives to facilitate resolution.
Taking Action
For: Unit/Office Reps, Local Execs, and Executive Board members. In this workshop, UNA leaders and activists will explore best practices in having issue-based conversations with members and in addressing issues through collective action. We will discuss what collective action can look like and what to consider when planning a group action to address an issue.
OH&S Advanced
In this workshop, Occupational Health and Safety Committee members will build upon their knowledge from the OH&S Basic workshop. Participants will explore the OH&S Act, Regulation, and Code and will discuss the Committee’s role in ensuring a safe and healthy work environment. This is a full-day workshop and is provincially funded for OH&S Committee members who have not previously taken it.
Dealing with Abuse
This workshop is designed to provide participants with an understanding of the various types of workplace abuse and that abuse in any form is unacceptable. By outlining the available tools to advocate for the prevention of workplace abuse, it will also encourage participants to take appropriate action if they are the targets of abuse and provide support to co-workers who have been the targets of workplace abuse. This is a full-day workshop and is provincially funded for all UNA members who have not previously taken it.
International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women
International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women
Know Your Rights
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. Please bring your (charged) smartphone and download the United Nurses of Alberta mobile app, if possible.
To register, visit https://dms.una.ca/
Intro to PRC
In this workshop, members will learn about each step of the PRC process including identification of concerns, the recommended best practices at each step, and what happens at and beyond their Local PRC Committee. Participants will develop the knowledge and skills to initiate the Professional Responsibility Concern (PRC) process and to engage confidently and collaboratively with management and local representatives to facilitate resolution.
International Day of Persons with Disabilities
International Day of Persons with Disabilities
National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women
National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women
Know Your Rights
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. Please bring your (charged) smartphone and download the United Nurses of Alberta mobile app, if possible.
To register, visit https://dms.una.ca/
Dealing with Abuse
This workshop is designed to provide participants with an understanding of the various types of workplace abuse and that abuse in any form is unacceptable. By outlining the available tools to advocate for the prevention of workplace abuse, it will also encourage participants to take appropriate action if they are the targets of abuse and provide support to co-workers who have been the targets of workplace abuse. This is a full-day workshop and is provincially funded for all UNA members who have not previously taken it.
PRC Committee
In this workshop, Local Executives or Local PRC Committee representatives will learn in detail about each step of the PRC process, including the recommended best practices at each step, the role and responsibilities of a UNA PRC Committee member, and how to conduct a PRC committee meeting. Participants will develop the knowledge and skills to support members who report Professional Responsibility Concerns (PRCs) and to engage confidently and collaboratively with management representatives to work towards resolution.
Taking Action
For: Unit/Office Reps, Local Execs, and Executive Board members. In this workshop, UNA leaders and activists will explore best practices in having issue-based conversations with members and in addressing issues through collective action. We will discuss what collective action can look like and what to consider when planning a group action to address an issue.
Intro to PRC
In this workshop, members will learn about each step of the PRC process including identification of concerns, the recommended best practices at each step, and what happens at and beyond their Local PRC Committee. Participants will develop the knowledge and skills to initiate the Professional Responsibility Concern (PRC) process and to engage confidently and collaboratively with management and local representatives to facilitate resolution.
Dealing with Abuse
This workshop is designed to provide participants with an understanding of the various types of workplace abuse and that abuse in any form is unacceptable. By outlining the available tools to advocate for the prevention of workplace abuse, it will also encourage participants to take appropriate action if they are the targets of abuse and provide support to co-workers who have been the targets of workplace abuse. This is a full-day workshop and is provincially funded for all UNA members who have not previously taken it.
Know Your Rights
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. Please bring your (charged) smartphone and download the United Nurses of Alberta mobile app, if possible.
To register, visit https://dms.una.ca/
UNA Ratification Vote
Delegates to the United Nurses of Alberta Reporting Meeting on Tuesday voted overwhelmingly to recommend ratification of a Tentative Agreement by eligible members of all affected locals.
A ratification vote by UNA members will be held on Wednesday, April 2, 2025. The results will be shared on Thursday, April 3, 2025.
The four-year collective agreement was considered in detail by more than 500 delegates from all affected UNA locals at the day-long online meeting.
The Tentative Agreement applies to more than 33,000 Registered Nurses and Registered Psychiatric Nurses employed by Alberta Health Services, Recovery Alberta, Primary Care Alberta, Covenant Health, Lamont Health Care Centre, and The Bethany Group (Camrose).
Ratification Vote Information
When to vote: The vote will be held from 00:01 to 23:59 on Wednesday, April 2, 2025.
How to vote: UNA members who have provided a personal or @una.ca email address will receive an email link from Election Buddy. Emails will not be sent to Employer email addresses. Whether or not you receive an email, you can go to vote.una.ca. and select your UNA Local, then enter your Member ID and PIN from your membership card in order to vote. Members should watch their email inboxes for an electronic copy of their membership card.
When will we know the results? The results will be shared on Thursday, April 3, 2025. The Tentative Agreement must be approved by a majority of UNA members and a majority of UNA Locals voting.
For more information about the Tentative Agreement, visit UNA’s Frequently Asked Questions page, read the summary of the Tentative Agreement, and the Wage Calculator at pay.una.ca.
Local 115 Letter Writing Event
Hello Local 115 Members,
On Friday March 28th, Local 115 will be hosting a Letter-Writing Event. The purpose of this event will be to guide Local 115 members on sharing their voice through writing to the MLA or other elected officials.
We hope to maintain momentum and influence on our provincial and organizational leadership by sharing insights from nurses - those who know what happens at the frontline!
This session will be facilitated by Heather Haberli from the Local 115 Communications Committee.
Refreshments will be provided.
*** please let the Local know if you have any food allergies, we will do our best to accommodate
Event Details:
Date: Friday, March 28th
Time: 19:00 - 20:45 (please aim to arrive 15 minutes early)
Location: Perkins & Will Office, 822-11th Ave SW
Free parking is available near the building.
How to Sign-Up?
We have space for 40 people to attend, please sign-up for this event on DMS.
Link: https://dms.una.ca/events
Our trusted profession puts nurses in a unique position to protect and advocate for the public, and sometimes the most influential way may not be at the bedside but behind the scenes. We hope that you can join us.
In Solidarity,
The Local 115 Team
International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
OH&S Advanced
In this workshop, Occupational Health and Safety Committee members will build upon their knowledge from the OH&S Basic workshop. Participants will explore the OH&S Act, Regulation, and Code and will discuss the Committee’s role in ensuring a safe and healthy work environment. This is a full-day workshop and is provincially funded for OH&S Committee members who have not previously taken it.
Know Your Rights
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. Please bring your (charged) smartphone and download the United Nurses of Alberta mobile app, if possible.
To register, visit https://dms.una.ca/
Know Your Rights
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. Please bring your (charged) smartphone and download the United Nurses of Alberta mobile app, if possible.
To register, visit https://dms.una.ca/