Get Strike Ready!

Strikes & ESAs

Strike Captain and Scheduler EOIs Are Now Open. Strike 101 Training Available for All Members

Please note that this info is only applicable to members under the Alberta Health Services Collective Agreement.

 

Strike readiness sends a clear message to the employer: we’re united, organized, and serious about reaching a fair agreement. It’s one of the strongest ways you can support your bargaining committee right now and help build real leverage at the table.

As part of this preparation:

  • We are asking members to consider stepping into the key roles of Strike Captain or Scheduler in the event of job action. Let us know by October 1. We’ll follow up with more details so you can decide if it’s the right fit for you.
  • We’re asking all members to complete our Strike 101 training.
Strike 101: What all members need to know

While we are holding space for the possibility that the Government of Alberta will come forward with a new Tentative Agreement, we must be prepared if they don't.

That is why we encourage all members covered under the AHS agreement to take this training as soon as they can. In just 2 hours, at your own pace, Strike 101 training covers:

  • What a strike or lockout really means
  • What to expect during a strike or lockout
  • Your rights and responsibilities as a member
  • How to navigate the process collectively and effectively

Strike 101 training is available on HSAA's Training Hub

Sign in to the Training Hub using your email and member number. If you have not registered your profile, you will need to create a new account. 

Interested in being a Strike Captain?

To support potential job action, we are seeking Expressions of Interest for Strike Captains.  

Strike Captains will be needed across the province to: 

  • Keep people informed
  • Lift morale
  • Ensure safety
  • Maintain a respectful and organized picket line 

No previous experience is necessary, just a willingness to lead and a commitment to your fellow members.  

HSAA will provide the training, tools, and support you need to be successful. 

After you sign up, HSAA will contact you with: 

Details about next steps 

Access to required training 

Information to prepare you for your role as a Strike Captain 

Learn more and submit your Expression of Interest by 11:59 p.m. on October 1, 2025. You will need your HSAA Member ID to sign up.  

Questions? strikecaptaintraining@hsaa.ca 

Note: If you have already signed up to be a Strike Captain and have received the training, you do not have to express interest again.