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Quebec Midwives Secure New 6-Year Deal
6 Sep
Summary
- A new six-year agreement has been tentatively reached between Quebec and its midwives.
- The deal covers over 300 midwives in the health and social services network.
- The agreement aims to improve working conditions and service accessibility.
A tentative six-year agreement has been reached between the Quebec government and the Regroupement Les sages-femmes du Québec (RSFQ). This deal is set to cover the period from 2024 through 2030, impacting more than 300 midwives employed within the province's health and social services network. The government stated that the agreement focuses on improving working conditions and fostering the retention and development of expertise among midwives. It is also expected to enhance the services offered to the public, particularly improving access to prenatal care and childbirth services.
The specific details of the agreement remain confidential as RSFQ members are scheduled to vote on its terms. It is understood that the midwives had been seeking improvements such as attendance bonuses for deliveries and responsibility bonuses for department heads. Since the 2023 health-care reform, midwives have been integrated into the Council of Physicians, Dentists, Pharmacists, and Midwives, which has introduced new roles and a defined hierarchy. The RSFQ had also voiced concerns regarding accessibility of services in various regions of Quebec.
