AHS Negotiations

Your central hub for updates and information for 2024-2025 negotiations.

Results Update

The voting period has now closed, and the results of the vote on the Mediator’s Final Terms of Settlement for AHS are in. 

Members voted to accept the mediator’s recommendations and ratify the agreement.  

With 15,724 members casting a ballot, the result is: 

  • 66.8 per cent in favour
  • 33.2 per cent opposed 

76 per cent of eligible members participated. 

Review the Mediator's Recommendations

Until a draft agreement is available, you can review the summary and full details of the mediator's recommendation for terms of settlement.

Read the Summary

Thank You

This has been a difficult round of bargaining, and we thank all of you who took the time to participate in town halls, learn about the agreement, and vote. Thank you for speaking up, showing up, and supporting each other through the last 20 months of negotiations. 

A special thank you to our Local Unit Executives who helped share information and to AHS Bargaining Committee members including Megan Connolly, Sarah Dorma, Jason Soklofske, Vicki Wakulchyk, Sarah Mullin, Kelly Sherwood, Chandra Arsenault, and Brittany Fandrick who worked tirelessly to secure many of the gains in this agreement.  

And to all of our non-AHS members who patiently waited for the completion of this bargaining process, we thank you too. 

December Town Halls: Return to Regular Business, 2026 Opportunities

On December 16, we will be holding an all-member town hall. This meeting will focus on our return to hosting events, activities and opportunities for members early in 2026.  

This town hall will include plenty of time for direct discussion with President, Vice-President, Board Members and staff.

To register: 

Note: The all-member town hall will be preceded by a town hall for ALL Local Unit Executives, Joint Workplace Health & Safety Committee Reps, Employee-Management Advisory Committee and Bargaining Committee members.

Moving Forward

This agreement provides stability, improvements to wages and benefits, and new tools to push for further progress for all our members.

We are looking forward to advancing negotiations with Alberta Precision Laboratories, Covenant Health, and all other bargaining tables as well as continuing our other important work to support your livelihoods, health, safety and wellness.

Your professionalism, solidarity and commitment to excellent patient care will continue to guide our work every day. 

Collective Agreement Implementation - FAQs

This agreement is in effect as of November 25, 2025, and covers the period of April 1, 2024, to March 31, 2028.

We know you have questions! Here are some answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs) on the agreement:

Retroactive Pay Coming Soon

We are working with the employer to finalize retroactive pay timelines. The estimated deposit date is the December 24 payroll. 

Members seeking retroactive pay who ended their employment between April 1, 2024, and November 24, 2025, will have 90 days to submit a request for payment as explained in the accordion below. 

Note: Former employees who contact the employer will be paid any owed retroactive payments. The employer will not contact them.   

Retroactive Pay for Former Employees

Former Employees must contact the employer to receive any retroactive payment for increases. The employer will not contact them.

Former Employees* whose employment terminated between April 1, 2024 to November 24, 2025, may submit a written request for the retroactive payment of any increases they would have received but for the termination of employment. The preferred method for submitting such requests is via email to HRSSGeneral@albertahealthservices.ca. All written requests for retroactive increases should include the following information:

  • Employee Legal First and Last Name;
  • Employee e-People ID Number;
  • Termination Date;
  • Email address; and
  • Phone number in case of a follow up call.

Employees who prefer to send in such requests for retroactive increases via letter may do so by mailing a letter to: pay systems 

Attention: HSAA Retroactive Termination Request
Alberta Health Services
Southport Tower, 9th Floor
10301 Southport Lane SW
Calgary, AB T2W 1S7

*Former AHS Employees who have transferred to a provincial health agency (for example to Recovery Alberta or Primary Care Alberta) are not required to request payment of retroactive increases as long as they remain employed with the new provincial health agency as of the date of ratification.  Regardless of which Employer you worked for: Primary Care Alberta, Acute Care Alberta, Recovery Alberta, Alberta Health Services, the process to request retro for terminated employees is the same, see above.

All pay advices and T4’s for former Employees will be mailed to the last address we have recorded on file. Please note if your mailing address or banking information has changed, it is your responsibility to update this by calling: 1-877-511-4455. Bank account and mailing address changes will not be accepted via email or letter; verification of identity is a required condition to process such changes.

HR Contact Centre Hours:
Hours of Operation: Monday to Friday (excluding statutory holidays), 6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

When New Benefits Take Effect

While most improvements come into effect immediately, others have set start dates: 

  • New market adjustments and wage steps for specific professions identified in the agreement will take effect immediately, as will the two per cent long-service pay for members with 20 or more years of service.
  • Preceptor pay, increased on-call premiums, and higher travel reimbursement rates will take effect immediately.
  • Improved coverage for Continuous Glucose Monitoring begins January 1, 2026.
  • All other benefit improvements, including expanded massage therapy and dental coverage, begin March 1, 2026.
  • EMS Automatic Trial Progression begins immediately. EMS members have 60 days to notify their employer of their classification change to take advantage of this improved language. We encourage members who recently changed classification to contact their manager immediately.
  • The improved interpretation of personal leave days recognizing the full length of shift begins April 1, 2026. 

Professional Fees Reimbursement

Members are now eligible for $504 in professional fee reimbursement and will soon be able to submit their receipts through Alberta Health Services Accounts Payable and the I Expense system. Members are encouraged to contact their employer for further information on the reimbursement process.

The reimbursement of professional fees is not retroactive; however, HSAA can confirm that if the deadline to pay your professional fees was after November 25th this year, you ARE eligible for reimbursement, even if you paid early.

Job Classification Reviews and Closing Compensation Gaps

One of the most important outcomes of this agreement is securing two new Letters of Understanding (LOUs).  

The first allows HSAA to work with AHS to identify market adjustments needed for retention and recruitment. This may result in additional market adjustments during the term of the agreement.

The second allows HSAA to work with AHS to review classifications for occupational therapists, physiotherapists, speech-language pathologists, audiologists, kinesiologists and exercise specialists. This review will not negatively impact salaries and may lead to improvements.

In the coming months, we will be consulting with our members to bring classification and market adjustments forward to the employer. 

Rural Capacity Investment Fund

Details on next steps for the $54-million Rural Capacity Investment Fund (RCIF) jointly administered by HSAA and your employer will be available early in 2026. 

New Wage Grids

Employees will be able to see their new wage rate and all the history related to retro in E-People as of Monday December 8. Encourage them to look at it as early as possible. We will be doing likewise.

All retro for Wage Grid, LSPA and Market Adjustments will be on the December 24, 2025 pay day.

EHS Part Time and Casual Vacation Precentage Increases

Part time EHS will see their increased percentages in their banks in late January and Casual EHS employees will receive a lump sum at the same time in January. 

Auto Progression EHS

There are far more employees that might be impacted by this language, and the employer is working on a process to have this completed, but this won’t be completed until January.  The Employer has stated all retro will be applied from November 25 once we complete the transition.

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