GSS Bargaining
AHS wildcat strike information
AUPE calls off strike, picketers protected, negotiations resume
EDMONTON – Alberta Union of Provincial Employees and Alberta Health Services reached an agreement that will see health care employees across the province return to work with a guarantee “there will be no legal action or workplace discipline taken against them for job action that occurred on Feb. 16, 2012.”
The agreement will also restart negotiations between the two sides with a binding mediation/arbitration process with labour arbitrator Andy Sims.
“I am now calling on all of our GSS members to return to work immediately in order to ensure they are protected,” said AUPE President Guy Smith.
“The agreement we secured will only protect members for today’s job action.”
Addressing members Smith said: “It is important for every one of you to know that you can go back to work with your heads held high. Your action allowed us to secure a process that will be binding on Alberta Health Services, and we are confident that the arbitrator we selected will maintain an atmosphere of respect and fairness in the negotiations.”
“I am extremely proud of the thousands of GSS members across the province who took part in today’s job action. This was a hallmark event for our union. Your actions raised the profile of your jobs immensely, dominated headlines across the province, and debate in the Legislature. I applaud all of you for your commitment,” said Smith.
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NEW – Mediator’s Report
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Information Pickets
Thursday, February 16, come out and support your bargaining team and coworkers at information pickets around the province!
| _ | When | Where | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westlock | 11:30 am – 12:30 pm | Westlock Health Centre Main Entrance | Paula Scott, 780-349-5316 |
| Edmonton | 2:45 pm Muster, 3 – 3:45 pm March | Royal Alexandra Hospital, Muster at Polish Hall Parking Lot, 10980 – 104 Street | Al Pelletier, 780-719-0373 |
| Red Deer | 11:30 am – 12:30 pm | Red Deer Regional Hospital, South Complex main entrance | Angela MacArthur, 403-896-6531 |
| Calgary | 12 – 1 pm | Rockyview General Hospital, 14 Street Entrance | Henry Wakoluk, 403-875-9604 |
| Lethbridge | 12 – 1 pm | Chinook Regional Hospital, 10 Avenue S | Darren Flitton, 403-380-9633 |
News for GSS
AHS GSS mediation-arbitration underway
General Support Services mediation-arbitration has started between the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees and Alberta Health Services.
AUPE calls off strike, picketers protected, negotiations resume
EDMONTON – Alberta Union of Provincial Employees and Alberta Health Services reached an agreement that will see health care employees across the province return to work with a guarantee “there will be no legal action or workplace discipline taken against them for job action that occurred on Feb. 16, 2012.”
President speaks to media at wildcat strike
AUPE President Guy Smith speaks to a reporter from the CBC as Alberta Health Services General Support Services members gather outside the University of Alberta Hospital in a wildcat strike action. GSS members across the province joined the wildcat strike, which started in the morning of Feb. 16.
AUPE President comments on health care support worker wildcat strike
EDMONTON – “We learned this morning that some General Support Services members employed by Alberta Health Services walked off the job in a wildcat strike,” said Alberta Union of Provincial Employees President Guy Smith.
Meet AHS GSS - Ken
Meet AHS GSS - MarilynMedia Coverage
Edmonton Journal – Hospital support staff vote 95 per cent against mediated deal
Metro Calgary – Health support workers reject proposed deal
Ft. McMurray Today – Union struggles to reach agreement with AHS
Calgary Herald – Alberta hospital support staff vote 95% against mediated deal
Edmonton Sun – Mediator’s proposal rejected
Grande Prairie Daily Herald Tribune – Support workers reject new offer from Alberta Health Services