Alberta Health Services Collective Agreement 2020-2024

EMS LETTER OF UNDERSTANDING #4

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 EDMONTON METRO AND IFT EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES

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

10.14 (a) On an annual basis the Parties agree to conduct a partner changes process. All Operations staff are required to bid on all shifts in order of overall bargaining unit seniority. Bargaining unit representatives will manage this process based on terms agreed to by both Parties. Terms may include but are not limited to the balancing of staff on platoons based on vacation accrual, classification, specialty training and/or Acting Supervisor qualifications.

(b) Prior to the shift change process both Parties agree to review and develop appropriate shift schedules that meet the needs of bargaining unit members and achieve operational goals. The agreed to shift schedule will be in place for one (1) year unless both Parties agree to any amendments. The agreed to shift schedule will be signed off by both Parties but will not be included in Article 10 of the EMS Addendum.

(c) If the Parties are unable to reach mutual agreement then the provisions of Article 10.01 apply.

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