Alberta Health Services Collective Agreement 2020-2024

LETTER OF UNDERSTANDING #13

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: CONSEQUENTIAL VACANCIES

WHEREAS the Parties recognize that posting requirements for individual vacancies in functional work areas where multiple/repetitive vacancies occur causes delays in efficient transfer of existing Employees, timely commencement of new Employees, and potential loss of interested internal/external candidates;

AND WHEREAS the Parties therefore agree that a consequential vacancy system may have positive effects on the workplace.

THEREFORE, THE PARTIES AGREE THAT;

Where the Employer or Union wishes to discuss a consequential vacancy process for a Site, Department or Program, the Parties will meet to discuss whether a consequential vacancy process is appropriate under the circumstances. If the Parties agree to a process, an agreement will be made in writing and signed by both parties.

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