The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador has reached a tentative agreement with the Registered Nurses Union of Newfoundland and Labrador (RNUNL) to extend its current collective agreement to June 30, 2022. This agreement is subject to ratification by the RNUNL’s 5,200 members from across the province.
The agreement extends all aspects of the current collective agreement for two years, with the exception of a few specific amendments. These amendments include a salary increase and a reduction to long-term financial liabilities through changes to post-employment benefits for new employees.
RNUNL will be presenting these tentative agreements to membership in the coming weeks, and expects to complete an online ratification process. Specific details on the changes to the current agreement will be released subject to successful ratification.
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“Over the winter, we had positive discussions with RNUNL on a shared interest in advancing a two-year contract extension. While the COVID-19 crisis shifted our collective focus to caring for Newfoundlanders and Labradorians, we are honouring the tentative agreement that was agreed upon during those negotiations. This deal provides recognition of the tremendous efforts of nurses and the importance of stability in our health care system.”
Honourable Tom Osborne
Minister of Finance and President of Treasury Board
Minister Responsible for the Human Resources Secretariat
“Our nurses are always there, providing care and compassion when it is needed the most. We are seeing this firsthand during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The extension of this agreement provides support to the union, employers, and employees. We look forward to continued collaboration with the RNUNL and working together to improve the health care system in Newfoundland and Labrador.”
Honourable John Haggie
Minister of Health and Community Services
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