Alberta | 1,014 health care and social assistance employees
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Renewal agreement: August 24, 2024, expires March 31, 2025
Wage adjustments: Effective April 1, 2023, wage rates are aligned with Alberta Health Services agreements with a maximum increase of 2%.
Shift premium: Evening shift differential and night shift differential paid for work between 15:00 and 07:00 hours. Weekend premium applies for hours worked between 15:00 Friday and 07:00 Monday.
Paid holidays: Employees are entitled to a day off with pay for Named Holidays or alternative arrangements.
Vacations with pay: Based on length of service with a maximum entitlement of 6 weeks.
Overtime: Paid at 1.5x after extended hours: 11 hours/day or 77 hours bi-weekly for Health Care Aides, and 11.25 hours/day or 78.75 hours bi-weekly for others.
Meal allowance: Not specified.
Medical Benefits: Covered under the Employee Benefit Plan with a cap of $250 for professional fees.
Dental: Included under the Employee Benefit Plan.
Vision: Not specified.
Weekly indemnity: Not specified.
Short-term disability: Not specified.
Long-term disability: Benefits coverage outlined but specific terms for long-term disability not detailed.
Alcohol and substance abuse policy: Not specified.
Life insurance: Covered under the Employee Benefit Plan.
Pension: Not specified.
Bereavement leave: Up to 3 days for immediate family members; additional leave may be granted.
Seniority – recall rights: Seniority maintained for up to 24 months with recall rights; seniority lists available.
Call-in pay: Not specified.
Probationary period: Applies individually to each position; duration is not specified.
Discipline: Requires just cause for dismissal, suspension, or other disciplinary actions.
Severance: Not explicitly provided, but notice requirements are outlined for layoffs.
Safety shoes: Not specified.
Uniforms/clothing: PPE provided based on safety and infection control requirements.
Tool allowance: Not specified.
Mileage: Not specified.
Sample rates of pay:
- Job classification: Health Care Aide (HCA)
- Step 1: $20.69
- Step 8: $25.90
- Job classification: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
- Step 1: $27.45
- Step 8: $35.94
- Job classification: Registered Nurse (RN)
- Step 1: $39.21
- Step 9: $51.46
Editor’s Notes: The agreement is noteworthy for its comprehensive approach to maintaining seniority rights, particularly during layoffs, ensuring employees retain recall rights for up to 24 months. This long-term retention of rights supports job security but may create operational challenges for the employer when managing workforce flexibility. Another unique element is the provision allowing employees on educational leave to return without penalty, offering job security while supporting professional development. This balance between employee security and operational requirements is indicative of a strong union influence.
