UNA Local 301

06/17/2026

The Indigenous Caucus would like to invite all interested UNA members to attend our upcoming caucus meeting,

The Indigenous Caucus promotes the inclusion of Indigenous Nurses within UNA in a safe and supportive environment, with a focus on advancing the Truth and Reconciliatior Commission's Calls to Action.

This meeting is open to all UNA members who self-identify as Indigenous, as well as all UNA nembers who identify as Alies.

If you are a Loca Executive member, please feel free to share this invitation with your members.

Date: June 23. 2026
Time: 7:30 p.m. (1930 hours)
Location: Zoom Join Zoom Meeting
https://unitednurses.zoom.us/j/94854364294 ?pwd=Nu7z7T0qFRBwqK1f2J5h9AbB8G3J7z.1

We look forward to connecting with you anc continuing these important conversations

In solidarity,
The Indigenous Caucus United Nurses of Alberta

06/17/2026

The Local Authorities Pension Plan, which provides retirement savings for a majority of UNA members, has three options for the purchase of pensionable coverage for time missed while on a leave of absence or when the member was eligible to participate in LAPP but for any reason didn’t enroll.

The kinds of leaves that are eligible for pension buy-backs include include unpaid sick leave, education leave, maternity leave and time on spent on Short-Term or Long-Term Disability.

This is important because of the great value of having more years of pensionable service, something many members do not realize until it is too late. Many members deeply regret not realizing there is limited time available to buy back time missed at a preferential rate.

To avoid the disappointment of realizing too late that you could have had more generous retirement benefits, UNA’s pension advisors prepared this guide to purchasing pensionable service and the time limits for doing so.

Options for purchase of pensionable service
LAPP has three types of past service purchase options, commonly known as buy backs

For more information, go to: https://www.una.ca/1783/una-members-should-be-aware-of-time-limits-on-lapp-pension-buybacks

Or contact Carolyn Olson at [email protected] or, Richard West at [email protected] for greater detail or clarification.

05/15/2026

There's still lots of room and time to come on out for some games and laughs!!!

05/13/2026

05/13/2026

A fantastic day spent with Local 301 members learning with JD Gilmour.
The Other Wet Floor & Penny For Your Thoughts workshops.

Next up:
Young Workers Rally - Thursday
Table Top Games Cafe - Thursday pm
Metro Cinema Matinee - Sunday afternoon

Spots still open for all events- sign up in DMS

05/13/2026

A great night at the 1st event of the Nurses Week celebrations!
Thank you for everyone that made it out for an evening of laughs

Next up ..
Education Day with JD Gilmour - Tuesday
Young Workers Rally - Thursday
Table Top Games Cafe - Thursday
Metro Cinema Matinee - Sunday

05/11/2026

Come out to the sidewalk near the 112street exit for a snack and a chat about Alberta’s health care system, where it’s headed and what it means to you.

05/01/2026

Local 301 is looking for entries for the Provincial Nurses Week challenge!!!!!

Get together with your work besties and enter:
Best picture | Best poster | Best meme | Best video or reel

UNA themes:
- Your Nurses, Your Future
- At your side, on your side

1 entry from each category will be selected to be entered as a Local 301 entry in the Provincial challenge.

Entries must be submitted to: [email protected] by
NOON on MAY 25, 2026

** IG tags & posts are not considered as entries **

NOTE: please ensure all employer privacy policies are adhered to

04/17/2026

Come get your cake & pic - tag Mark carney & Marjorie Michel - keep our Canada Health Act safe!