Associated Ambulance Bargaining Update #9

Bargaining updates

Your bargaining committee met with Associated Ambulance on April 21, 22, and 23, 2026. 

What was discussed

Bargaining continues to progress in a constructive and positive manner.

Agreement has been reached on several items, including:

  • Improvements to Article 19 – Employee Benefit Plans
  • Improvements to Article 17 – Sick Leave
  • Changes to language in Article 16 – Named Holidays
  • Article 44 – Job Share
  • A new Memorandum of Agreement regarding the Long Service Program 

Where discussions stand

The committee remains focused on advancing and resolving the remaining outstanding items, with the objective of reaching a fair and comprehensive agreement.

What happens next?

Your bargaining committee is scheduled to meet again with the Employer on May 14, and June 9, 10, and 11, 2026. These sessions will focus exclusively on finalizing the monetary package.

Have questions?

Please contact Labour Relations Officer and Lead Negotiator Tammy Milliken at Tammym@hsaa.ca. 

Thank you for your continued support and solidarity. Your bargaining committee remains committed to achieving meaningful improvements and strong results at the bargaining table.

In solidarity,

Garett Wardley, Advanced Care Paramedic
Michael Tomiak, Primary Care Paramedic
Les Rude, Advanced Care Paramedic
Tammy Milliken, Labour Relations Officer/Lead Negotiator
Kamal Kahlon, Labour Relations Officer/Negotiator