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Alberta Health Workers Secure New Contract
26 Nov
Summary
- 22,000 Alberta health-care workers have a new four-year contract.
- Members voted by 67% in favor of wage increases and market adjustments.
- The agreement aims to retain and recruit essential health-care staff.
A new four-year contract has been successfully negotiated for around 22,000 healthcare professionals in Alberta, encompassing paramedics, physiotherapists, and other specialized staff. The Health Sciences Association of Alberta announced that a majority of its members voted in favor of the mediator-recommended agreement with Alberta Health Services.
The ratified contract includes a projected 12 percent wage increase over the next four years. Furthermore, many categories of workers will benefit from one-time wage adjustments specifically designed to align with market rates, enhancing overall compensation.
Finance Minister Nate Horner expressed satisfaction with the outcome, emphasizing the deal's potential to bolster the province's healthcare workforce. The government believes these provisions will be instrumental in retaining current employees and attracting new talent to the sector.
