FEBRUARY 19, 2020
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United Nurses of Alberta Host Rally to Support Workers
Submitted Local members of the United Nurses of Alberta (UNA) hosted a rally in Vegreville on Feb. 13. Around 20 people marched to Fort SaskatchewanVegreville MLA Jackie Armstrong Homeniuk’s office. The event was to show support for health care and all the front-line workers who are facing the possibility of layoffs or rollbacks of contract provisions. The rally was one of 33 throughout 25 communities in Alberta that day. According to the UNA, as many as 750 RNs and RPN’s could be laid off in the next year by downsizing planned by Alberta Health Services. Formal bargaining for UNA’s Provincial Collective Agreement began on Jan. 15. The
UNA represents more than 30,000 Registered Nurses, Registered Psychiatric Nurses and allied health care workers and public, not-for-profit and for-profit health care and seniors’ care facilities throughout Alberta.
Finance Manager The Town of Vegreville is seeking a temporary, full-time Finance Manager. Under the direction of the Corporate Services Director, the Finance Manager is responsible for the accurate and timely management of the financial records as well as supervision of all positions within the Finance Department. This employee is a respected member of an effective working team, dedicated to maintaining and improving our community and as such, serves the public with courtesy and respect. As an employee, this person shall establish and maintain a good working relationship with management and staff in all departments. Sound judgment and discretion must be used when responding to inquiries regarding classified and confidential information. To view the full job description and to apply, please visit: https://www.vegreville.com/ourcommunity/employment-careers. The deadline to apply is February 21, 2020.
