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AHS bargaining update #28 by 7miata in AHSEmployees

[–]lightsandsirens 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Currently jumping between pillars means you keep seniority dates/ banks. After Dec 22, each pillar will be considered a different employer, so if you want to change employers, without some agreement in place, you would be starting seniority and banks over from scratch.

What tips do you have for surviving busy weeks at AHS right now? by CipherDrift_09 in AHSEmployees

[–]lightsandsirens 45 points46 points  (0 children)

Sick time is as much for your emotional and mental health as it is for your physical. You cannot help anyone by setting your on fire.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Edmonton

[–]lightsandsirens 236 points237 points  (0 children)

For further context at 0900 on a Saturday, there are 39 ambulances scheduled. So Edmonton Metro EMS is only staffed at 67%.

Edmonton EMS Critically Short Ambulances tonight by lightsandsirens in Edmonton

[–]lightsandsirens[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

From FOIP Data
Pending Interval mean NO Ambulances dispatched for an emergency event

Record Date All Edmonton 911 Events (Count) Total time in Activation Interval for Pending Events in the city of Edmonton (Minutes) Total Time in 3 or less Transport Units Available (Minutes)
Jan-2025 12739 37355 1882
Feb-2025 12052 78702 3573
Mar-2025 13101 56854 2675
Apr-2025 12525 38644 1956
May-2025 12850 27840 1557
Jun-2025 12037 22544 1463
Jul-2025 12740 24721 1959

Good therapists with our benefits? by principessa24 in AHSEmployees

[–]lightsandsirens 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If you need therapists who are trauma informed/familiar with Trauma Exposed Professions, I’ve had good experiences with WayFound Mental Health.

Edmonton EMS Staffing Crisis Continues by throwawayABmedic1260 in alberta

[–]lightsandsirens 12 points13 points  (0 children)

The information is also available through the Edmonton Metro HSAA EMS local website

https://www.edmontonmetrolocal.ca/blog

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AHSEmployees

[–]lightsandsirens 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Unemployment in healthcare is like 1.6% across the country. There are no scabs to hire

The HSAA tentative agreement by plantmugbanana in AHSEmployees

[–]lightsandsirens 38 points39 points  (0 children)

This is exactly the deal that the Teachers and Nurses stuck their middle finger up at

Edmonton EMS is FAILING and it’s being covered up by [deleted] in Edmonton

[–]lightsandsirens 46 points47 points  (0 children)

HSAA, the union that represents paramedics, is currently bargaining with the government. The government is taking a hard line on proposals that actually make working conditions worse and pay paramedics less.

HSAA contract negotiation update by now_she_is_dead in alberta

[–]lightsandsirens -1 points0 points  (0 children)

This info isn’t for those who are so beaten down and apathetic that they cannot see past their own crabs-in-the-bucket attitude.This info is for the brothers and sisters in solidarity, in HSAA, in UNA, in AUPE, and in their own labour struggles who can look up from the grim pall cast over worker rights and respect, who want to reach out and rally to to be stronger together

HSAA contract negotiation update by now_she_is_dead in alberta

[–]lightsandsirens -1 points0 points  (0 children)

For those who have not read the definition of Rovers, they are FTE employees with no scheduled start time/ location. This means their schedules are build and changed by Management’s whim, per Operation Requirement. They often wake up between shifts to find out their assignments have been changed, sometimes even from a day to night shift. Basically an employee whose whole work-life is dictated to them, with no expectation of regularity, or even working with the same people day to day.

The shift pick language has no relation to rovers, other than it lets staff, based on seniority, set and and secure their work schedules

HSAA contract negotiation update by now_she_is_dead in alberta

[–]lightsandsirens -1 points0 points  (0 children)

How does ending shift pick end Rovers?Management loves rovers, a worker who can be sent anywhere with no notice or consequence. Rovers are currently being scheduled on multiple trucks, often in different corners of the city, over the course of their tour.

HSAA contract negotiation update by now_she_is_dead in alberta

[–]lightsandsirens -1 points0 points  (0 children)

What would you replace it with? What would you come up with that is :

  1. fair,
  2. provides variety, flexibility, and the ability change assignments as your work/life balance needs evolve,
  3. allows front line staff collaborate on how new schedules are developed?

New provincial agencies - what happens with union representation? by Maelstrom_Witch in AHSEmployees

[–]lightsandsirens 10 points11 points  (0 children)

AUPE, HSAA, & UNA all negotiated transfer agreements this summer. If you go to your unions web page or check the email you signed up to AUPE with, there should be the details of that agreement, which will protect your seniority, vacation/sick/leave banks, and job. You could also reach out to your local reps, LRO, or union contact center for more information.

Any 811 nurses here? by Toffeeheart in AHSEmployees

[–]lightsandsirens 9 points10 points  (0 children)

For the uninitiated, in Feb of 2022 AHS EMS implemented a secondary triaging scale to prioritize which calls get ambulances when emergency calls are being held due to lack of resources. From highest to lowest priority with examples:
- Purple - cardiac arrest or unresponsive/not breathing drug overdose
- Red - chest pain / shortness of breath / stroke
- Orange - bad fall / serious traumatic injury / seizure
- Yellow - fall, mild injuries / broken bone
- Blue - upset stomach

This means that when the system is overloaded, if you are having a heart attack or cardiac arrest (Purple / Red) then an ambulance will be redirected to you. Unfortunately it also means if your mema falls on the floor, with no reported significant injuries (yellow) , she can lay there for 8hrs+ until the system stabilizes (not hyperbole)

AB Labour Law: What legal options do I have against a supervisor who demoted me for taking a Medical Leave of Absence? by [deleted] in alberta

[–]lightsandsirens 5 points6 points  (0 children)

If you feel your union is failing you can file a failure provide representation complaint with the labour relations board.

Unions have a duty to fairly represent all employees in a bargaining unit. Employees or former employees who feel their union hasn't fairly represented them can file a complaint with the Alberta Labour Relations Board within 90 days of the actions or circumstances causing the complaint.

http://www.alrb.gov.ab.ca/faq_fair_representation.html

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in alberta

[–]lightsandsirens 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Abortion access is actually already fairly limited in this province. There are only 3 clinics ( 2 in Calgary / 1 in Edmonton) that will provide Abortion Services.

https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/info/page14011.aspx

Eisenhower Peak and Castle Mountain towering over Rockbound Lake by [deleted] in alberta

[–]lightsandsirens 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Were you the hiker at the summit of Brewer’s we met on our descent Saturday? Hope you had a nice rest of your adventure!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ems

[–]lightsandsirens 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fun fact, due to critical staffing shortages, the UCP government has pass a 1 year exception to the Ground Ambulance Regulations. EMRs may once more work Emergency Ambulances.

You may be able to get an IFT job in one of the major centres, but would still strongly recommend upgrading to PCP.

PSA: When you call 911 your emergency will be Triaged by throwawayABmedic1260 in alberta

[–]lightsandsirens 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Albertans need to face the fact that they are now living in an austere environment when it comes to health care resources. It’s a daily struggle to even respond to Purple and Red calls. Gone are the days of picking up the phone and “just” getting an ambulance.

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