The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador is today announcing that a collective agreement has been signed with the Registered Nurses’ Union Newfoundland and Labrador (RNUNL). This collective agreement represents approximately 5,800 RNUNL members.
This agreement is a significant investment and step towards providing further stability in the health care system. The agreement includes a two per cent wage increase each year for four years (2022-2026); a one-time employee recognition bonus payment of $2,000; and significant improvements to recruit and retain permanent full-time employees. The average cost of wage increases is expected to be approximately $36 million per year over the term of the agreement. More highlights of the agreement can be found here.
To date the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador has successfully negotiated the majority of its collective agreements with its public sector unions. As collective bargaining continues with other public service groups, the Provincial Government is continuing to diligently work to secure agreements through progressive and respectful sets of negotiations.
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“The signing of this collective agreement is the culmination of the diligent work by negotiating teams from the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador and the Registered Nurses’ Union Newfoundland and Labrador. The service our nursing community provides to the people of Newfoundland and Labrador is valued and respected and we thank them for their dedication.”
Honourable Siobhan Coady
Deputy Premier, Minister of Finance and President of Treasury Board
“This agreement is another step in the right direction in stabilizing health care in our province. We remain committed to working with the nurses union on other matters, such as an improving their work-life balance. Our recruitment strategy, which is helping to fill vacant positions, and this agreement will lead to an improved working environment for nurses and an improved health care system for Newfoundlanders and Labradorians.”
Honourable Tom Osborne
Minister of Health and Community Services
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