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UNA President Heather Smith (left) presents the 2026 Bread and Roses Award to Local 191 President Heather Fournier (right) at the UNA AGM on October 28, 2026.

Brooks nurse receives provincial award

Heather Fournier, president of UNA Local 191 at the Brooks Health Centre, was honoured with the 2026 UNA Bread and Roses Award at the union’s AGM last month.

Calgary care home offers 3% raise

Real wages for these workers are nearly 20% lower than they were back in 2017. They have been waiting nearly 2 years for a new contract.

Calgary care home cancels mediation

These workers have been waiting for 3.5% years for a new collective agreement and their wages have fallen nearly 20% behind inflation since unionizing.

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