The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador is pleased to announce that the tentative collective agreement with the Newfoundland and Labrador Teachers’ Association (NLTA) has been ratified. The association represents approximately 6,500 educators and administrators across the province.
The Provincial Government and NLTA worked together to reach a fair and responsible agreement that reflects both the value we place on our educators throughout the province and the goals and objectives of improving student outcomes as we integrate the education system into the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador.
Highlights of the agreement include:
- A two per cent wage increase each year for four years (2022-2026);
- A one-time teacher recognition bonus payment of $2,000;
- Wage recognition to ensure competitiveness;
- Recruitment and retention incentives for teachers in rural and remote regions of the province;
- Improvements in recruitment processes for the timely selection of teachers prior to the start of the academic school year;
- An additional report card day to assist teachers in managing workload;
- Agreement to review the responsive teaching and learning model; and
- Modernization of the definitions of harassment and discrimination.
To date, the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador has successfully negotiated most of its collective agreements with its public sector unions, encompassing nearly 37,000 public service employees. As collective bargaining continues with a number of public service unions, the Provincial Government is continuing to diligently work to secure agreements through progressive and respectful negotiations.
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“I am pleased that the educators and administrators who make up the membership of the NLTA have ratified this collective agreement. The negotiating teams from government and the NLTA engaged in fair and respectful negotiations throughout the bargaining process. I thank everyone for their collaboration in reaching an agreement that benefits not only our teachers but the young people of Newfoundland and Labrador.”
Honourable Siobhan Coady
Deputy Premier, Minister of Finance and President of Treasury Board
“I am very pleased that the agreement has been ratified, as collaboration is integral to a strong education system. We will continue to work on further initiatives to support the recruitment and retention of educators in the province. I look forward to continued dialogue with the NLTA to ensure that we are supporting teachers and administrators to provide a high-quality educational experience for students.”
Honourable Krista Lynn Howell
Minister of Education
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