Provincial Government and Association of Allied Health Professionals Reach Tentative Collective Agreement

  • Executive Council
  • Health and Community Services

February 9, 2024

The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador and the Association of Allied Health Professionals (AAHP) are pleased to announce that they have reached a tentative agreement.

AAHP represents over 750 vital health care professionals working in all areas of the health care system in Newfoundland and Labrador.

AAHP will be presenting this tentative collective agreement to membership in hopes of ratification. Details on the collective agreement will be released upon ratification.

In the last 18 months, the Provincial Government has negotiated over 25 collective agreements with public sector unions, representing more than 35,000 public sector workers.

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“Thank you to the negotiating teams from the Provincial Government and the Association of Allied Health Professionals who have worked hard to find common ground. During the bargaining process, we have continued to be fair and respectful to all health care professionals who deliver important services to the people of this province every day.”
Honourable Siobhan Coady
Deputy Premier, Minister of Finance and President of Treasury Board

“We are happy to see both sides come together to reach a tentative agreement. Allied health professionals play an integral role in health care, providing invaluable expertise and support across diverse specialties. Their collaborative approach ensures comprehensive patient care, empowers individuals to lead healthier lives, and strengthens the fabric of our health care system.”
Honourable Tom Osborne
Minister of Health and Community Services

“We are very pleased to have reached a tentative agreement that we believe better reflects the value our membership brings to the province’s health care system. This is a positive first step towards creating a system where allied health professionals feel respected, valued, and heard. Retention remains a top priority for our union, and we believe this has put our membership on the right path.”
Gordon Piercey
President, Association of Allied Health Professionals

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