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AHS, Covenant Health, and major health care unions release updated joint statement on Personal Protective Equipment use as Omicron variant of COVID-19 circulates in Canada Read the updated joint statement on the safe and effective use of personal protective equipment (PPE) in collective response to the continuing COVID-19 pandemic December 23, 2021 Union Updates
Appreciation and solidarity this holiday season How do you say more than thank you? December 06, 2021 Executive Messages
HSAA experts to work directly with AUMA to improve ambulance service HSAA President, Mike Parker reacts to AUMA delegates taking initiative to address the ambulance crisis. November 19, 2021 Media Releases
My favourite time of the year November is one of my favourite months of the year. November 09, 2021 Executive Messages
LAPP pension rate to fall HSAA members with the Local Authorities Pension Plan (LAPP) will have a little more money on hand come 2022. November 09, 2021 Union Updates
HSAA demands AHS come clean about the state of emergency services in Alberta HSAA releases information about the state of ambulance services in Alberta. October 26, 2021 Media Releases
Mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations FAQ Questions about the COVID-19 Vaccination Mandate? We have you covered with our FAQ document. October 12, 2021 Union Updates
We’re in it now By the time many of you get the chance to open this month’s newsletter, bargaining between HSAA and Alberta Health Services (AHS) will have begun. October 07, 2021 Executive Messages
Two HSAA young workers receive national union scholarships Two HSAA members have been awarded the NUPGE Young Worker Scholarship! October 07, 2021 Union Updates
HSAA condemns Jason Kenney’s lack of leadership HSAA President, Mike Parker, and Vice-President, Leanne Alfaro, react to Kenney’s complete failure to protect Albertans and the health system they rely on September 16, 2021 Media Releases