The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador is pleased to announce that the tentative collective agreement with the Association of Allied Health Professionals (AAHP) has been ratified. The Association represents over 750 vital health care professionals working in all areas of the health care system in Newfoundland and Labrador.
The Provincial Government and AAHP have successfully negotiated an agreement that is fair and respectful to all health care professionals who deliver important services to the people of this province every day.
Highlights of the agreement include:
- A two per cent wage increase each year for four years;
- A one-time employee recognition bonus payment of $2,000;
- Wage recognition to ensure occupation competitiveness;
- Improvements in compensation to retain permanent full-time employees;
- Flexibility for employees to substitute a statutory holiday such that they may observe a non-Christian faith-based holiday; and,
- The addition of paid family violence leave, providing the ability for employees to take time away from the workplace.
In the last 18 months, the Provincial Government has negotiated 29 collective agreements with public sector unions, representing more than 35,000 public sector workers.
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“The ratification of this collective agreement is another example of the dedicated commitment the province’s negotiating team and our public service unions bring to the bargaining table. With this vote of acceptance by the members of AAHP, government has negotiated the vast majority of our collective agreements with over 35,000 public service employees.”
Honourable Siobhan Coady
Deputy Premier, Minister of Finance and President of Treasury Board
“We are delighted that the Association of Allied Health Professionals have ratified the collective agreement, which includes compensation and benefits that are competitive. The work of AAHP members is essential all across the care continuum in all health care settings. We look forward to working with AAHP going forward as we continue to reimagine our health care system.”
Honourable Tom Osborne
Minister of Health and Community Services
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