United Nurses of Alberta is pleased to offer in-person education workshops for members in October, November, and December 2023. Any UNA member who would like to become more knowledgeable and engaged can get a head start through the union’s educational workshops, which provide members with a wealth of information, a space for discussion, and activity-based learning.
If a workshop is full, please check ahead for future dates or email events@una.ca to be added to a waitlist.
Full workshop descriptions and funding information can be found on the Education page of the UNA website.
Workshops for All UNA Members:
Boundaries & Self-Care (Online) – October 4, 09:00-12:00
Know Your Rights (Edmonton) – October 5 (waitlisted)
Know Your Rights (Calgary) – October11 (waitlisted)
Dealing With Abuse (Calgary) – October 11 (waitlisted)
Dealing With Abuse (Calgary) – October 12
Know Your Rights (Red Deer) – October 12
Dealing With Abuse (Edmonton) – October 24 (waitlisted)
Dealing With Abuse (Edmonton) – October 25 (waitlisted)
Know Your Rights (Calgary) – November 8 (waitlisted)
Know Your Rights (Edmonton) – November 14 (waitlisted)
Know Your Rights (Edmonton) – November 15
Dealing With Abuse (Edmonton) – November 16 (waitlisted)
Know Your Rights (Calgary) – December 5 (waitlisted)
Know Your Rights (Calgary) – December 6
Boundaries & Self-Care (Online) – December 7, 13:00-16:00
Know Your Rights (Edmonton) – December 12 (waitlisted)
Workshops for Unit/Office Representatives & Local Executives:
Engagement & Support (Calgary) – October 24 (waitlisted)
Engagement & Support (Edmonton) – October 26 (waitlisted)
Taking Action (Calgary) – November28
Taking Action (Edmonton) – November 30 (waitlisted)
Workshops for Committee Members & Local Executives:
OH&S Advanced (Edmonton) – November 7
OH&S Advanced (Calgary) – November 8
Workshops for Local Executives:
Budget Q&A Sessions (Online)
October 4 – 16:00-17:00
October 6 – 09:00-10:00
October 10 – 19:30-20:30
How to Run a Local: Finance (Red Deer) – October 5
How to Run a Local: Administration (Calgary) – October 12
How to Run a Local: Administration (Edmonton) – October 31
How to Run a Local: Administration (Calgary) – November 7
How to Run a Local: Labour Relations (Edmonton) – November 9
How to Run a Local: Administration (Calgary) – November 16
Register Online
UNA members who have activated their UNAnet accounts can register online via DMS. Any Local Executive can register members of their Local in workshops by navigating to Local Admin > Events in DMS. Members are expected to register in workshops closest to their home.
Please check the Events Calendar and DMS Events regularly as the workshop schedule may have changes or additions. Contact events@una.ca with any questions related to workshops or registration.