Alberta Health Services Collective Agreement 2020-2024

EMS LETTER OF UNDERSTANDING #3

BETWEEN

ALBERTA HEALTH SERVICES
(hereinafter referred to as the Employer)

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HEALTH SCIENCES ASSOCIATION OF ALBERTA
(hereinafter referred to as the Union)

RE:  LEGACY ITEMS AND LOCAL CONDITIONS FOR CALGARY METRO

1.     Add the following Clauses to Article 10:  Hours of Work:

10.14 (a) Bases of operation and/or scheduled hours of work will be designated by the Employer, based on the needs of the operation. Qualified staff will choose work assignments within their team based on seniority.

(b) It is understood that the Employer reserves the right to limit time spent on any work assignment based on the needs of the operation. When work assignments are not chosen the Employer may establish a rotation that will consider seniority.

(c) If a problem arises with respect to an Employee's assignment or operational designation, the matter may be referred to the Employee-Management Advisory Committee. If unresolved, the appeal will be referred to the Executive Director, Emergency Medical Services – Calgary Zone, for resolution.

10.15 Any Employee who desires to change platoons may make application to EMS Operations. Such exchange shall be subject to the needs of the operation, but shall not be withheld arbitrarily. An Employee's application might not be considered if the Employee has disciplinary documents on their file within the previous twelve (12) months.

This Letter of Understanding will expire March 31, 2024, or upon the date of ratification of the next Collective Agreement, whichever is later.