Good Samaritan Society Bargaining Update #7

Your HSAA Bargaining Committee met with The Good Samaritan Society on March 12. A second bargaining date had been scheduled for March 13.

While some progress was made, the most significant monetary issues remained unresolved, and the parties agreed not to proceed with the March 13 meeting and instead move to the next step in the process.

Where discussions stand

HSAA’s proposals seek to align wages, benefits, and professional development with recent public sector settlements. The employer advised that it was not prepared to agree to these proposals, citing uncertainty related to the creation of Assisted Living Alberta and future funding.

While we recognize the uncertainty created by health restructuring, we remain committed to negotiating the best possible settlement for members.

What happens next

The parties will file a joint application for the appointment of a mediator in the coming weeks. This will move bargaining to informal mediation.

Have questions?

Please contact your Labour Relations Officers, Marnie Stuart at mstuart@hsaa.ca or Kathy Hearn-McKinnon at KHMcKinnon@hsaa.ca.

To learn more about what informal mediation means and how the negotiations process works, visit our Collective Bargaining FAQs.

In solidarity,

Joanne Dam, Social Worker, Dr. Gerald Zetter Care Centre
Patty Soumar, Dietitian, Dr. Gerald Zetter Care Centre
Marnie Stuart, Labour Relations Officer/Negotiator
Kathy Hearn-McKinnon, Labour Relations Officer