FRESC Bargaining Update #1

Bargaining updates

Your bargaining committee met with the employer in Okotoks on March 19, for the first bargaining date of this round.

What was discussed

The expectation for the day was to exchange non-monetary proposals.

During the meeting, your bargaining committee:

  • Presented proposals on 17 non-monetary articles
  • Introduced one new article for consideration
  • Held discussions on several articles to clarify issues and help the committee form additional proposals
  • Issued three estoppel notices to the employer 

Estoppel notices are formal notices confirming that specific provisions of the collective agreement are expected to be followed as written and enforced following ratification if compliance does not occur.

Where discussions stand

The employer participated in constructive and respectful discussions throughout the day. However, following developments at the end of our presentation, the employer concluded the session without presenting its initial non-monetary proposals.

What happens next

The next bargaining date is scheduled for April 20, in Okotoks. At that time, the committee expects the employer to present its non-monetary proposals.

The exchange of monetary proposals, including wages, is expected to begin after the non-monetary items have been addressed.

Have questions?

Please contact Labour Relations Officers Brian Medd at BrianM@hsaa.ca or Christina Motruk at cmotruk@hsaa.ca. 

Thank you for your ongoing support as we work to secure the strongest agreement possible.

In solidarity,

Claire Dunn, Emergency Communications Officer
Bonnie Smith, Emergency Communications Officer
Brian Medd, Labour Relations Officer
Christina Motruk, Labour Relations Officer