Local 2 - UNA- Red Deer

06/02/2026

United Nurses of Alberta celebrates National Indigenous History Month in June by honouring the contributions made by First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples to our union, the nursing profession, our province and Canada.

UNA is proud to represent many nurses of Indigenous heritage, including those employed by the Blood Tribe Department of Health in Stand Off, near Cardston, and by Aakom Kiyii Health Services of the Piikani Nation at Brocket.

We encourage UNA members to learn more about the unique experiences, diverse cultures and outstanding contributions of Indigenous peoples this month and throughout the year.

This annual month-long recognition dates back to 2009, when the House of Commons designated June as National Aboriginal History Month. The name was changed to National Indigenous History Month in 2017. The observance provides an opportunity for all Canadians to learn more about Indigenous people and show their respect for their vast contribution to Canada.

05/31/2026

✨Spotlight Sunday✨

05/27/2026

RN and NP Nursing Continuing Education Grant funding closes in just one week. This is your final opportunity to apply for support toward eligible continuing education courses before the current intake period ends.

These grants are designed to help registered nurses and nurse practitioners continue building their skills, advance their practice, and stay current in an evolving healthcare environment.

We encourage all eligible applicants not to miss this deadline. Applications close in one week June 1.

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05/27/2026

United Nurses of Alberta is thrilled to announce the fourth annual Nurses Week Member Engagement Challenge. To recognize the work of UNA Locals during Nurses Week from May 11 to May 17 this year, UNA is inviting Locals and members to submit examples of member engagement efforts created and used duri...

05/25/2026

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✊🪧 The Alberta Federation of Labour is organizing a series of protest rallies in communities across Alberta on May 29.

The Fight Back Now campaign, organized by the Alberta Federation of Labour, is holding rallies in Airdrie, Calgary, Edmonton, Fort McMurray, Grande Prairie, Langdon, Lethbridge, Medicine Hat, Red Deer, St. Albert, Stettler, Vermilion, and Wetaskiwin.

The Day of Protest isn't about division — it's about ending it. Every person who registers sends a signal: Albertans are paying attention, and we expect better.

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Alberta Federation of Labour

05/24/2026

✨Spotlight Sunday✨

✔️ Being a clinical guide for a Transitional Grad Nurse is Included!

05/22/2026

05/22/2026

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🏥🚫 After years of tireless advocacy by United Nurses of Alberta Local 33 members working in the Royal Alexandra Hospital Emergency Department, Alberta Health Services announced on May 19 that a weapons detection system has been finally installed to enhance safety for nurses, health care staff and patients.

The installation of the weapons detection system was one of three safety improvements that UNA called for in response to recent increases in violence and threats towards nurses and patients in Emergency Departments.

In a letter to then-minister of hospital and surgical health services Matt Jones sent on April 9, 2026, UNA President Heather Smith called for three safety measures to be urgently implemented:

1️⃣ The expedited installation of the weapons detection system at the Royal Alexandra Hospital Emergency Department
2️⃣ Guaranteeing funding to employ sufficient Protective Services Officers to staff all hospital Emergency Departments in Alberta.
3️⃣ Prioritizing infrastructure expansion of Emergency Departments throughout the province.

Nurses and staff at the Royal Alexandra Hospital Emergency Department were dedicated and diligent in reporting incidents of violence and dangerous weapons entering their workplace. It is because of these nurses and staff that the provincial government and health care employers felt intense pressure to expedite the installation of the weapons detection system.

UNA will be following up on the status of the two additional safety improvements with new Minister of Hospital and Surgical Health Services Adriana LaGrange, who was appointed to that role today. LaGrange previously served as Minister of Health and Minister of Primary and Preventative Health Services.

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05/20/2026

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05/18/2026

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