The Government of Alberta is preparing regulations and legislation for Recovery Alberta, a new mental health and addictions organization, that is scheduled to begin operations later this year. Some AHS employees will be transferred from AHS to Recovery Alberta as a result.
However, the Government and AHS are currently refusing to grant AUPE members the right to choose whether to continue working for AHS or transfer to Recovery Alberta, despite granting other AHS employees this choice.
The government and AHS are imposing these changes on us in the middle of bargaining. AUPE members will fight this at the bargaining table. Standing together for our rights at the table – and taking action to support our negotiating team – is the best chance we have to get what we deserve.
AUPE will also continue to press for AHS members to be given the choice to be laid off and later recalled, if that is what members prefer.
AUPE believes the Government can easily make these changes and is confident more pressure at the bargaining table and from the membership can yield a better offer from the employer.
All AUPE members must stand together in bargaining to stop our employers from playing games like this and ensure everyone is treated with the same rights and respect on the job.
Please contact a member of your negotiating team if you have any questions.
AHS General Support Services Negotiating Team
Local 054
Charity Hill
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Christine Madigan (A)
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Local 056
Juanita Cozicar
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Kristina Javorsky (A)
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Local 057
Wendy Kicia
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Janice Drader (A)
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Local 058
Dave Ibach
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Marlin Meyer
(A)
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Local 095
Anna Silva
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James Sullivan (A)
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Lamont Health Care Centre
Carol Palichuk
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Sherri-Lee Berezanski (A)
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AUPE Resource Staff
Chris Dickson, Lead Negotiator
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Kate Robinson, Negotiator
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