New collective agreement for Alberta nurses could see overall increase of 20%

On Tuesday evening, unions reached an agreement with healthcare employers on a new collective labor agreement for staff in nursing homes, care homes and home care. Wages are rising in two steps by a total of 7.5 percent. The collective labor agreement applies to approximately 470,000 people. The previous agreement expired on December 31.

Alberta government, United Nurses of Alberta reach 4-year tentative agreement

United Nurses of Alberta says the agreement will significantly improve wages, including an immediate hike of about 15 per cent for registered nurses and registered psych nurses.

Nurses picket Baystate for better pay and benefits

NORTHAMPTON, Mass. (WWLP) - Nurses picketed in front of a Baystate facility in Hampshire County Monday morning, demanding higher pay and benefits. Baystate Visiting Nurses based in Springfield have been in talks for over a year with no clear end in sight. Members of the Massachusetts Nurses Association held signs in front of the Baystate Health and Wellness center in Northampton. They're demanding increased pay and benefits, stating these nurses…

Alberta nurses reach tentative 4-year agreement with province

The union that represents more than 30,000 nurses in Alberta has reached a four-year tentative agreement with the province after six weeks of formal mediation.

Alberta nurses and provincial health agencies reach tentative deal

The union representing over 30,000 nurses in Alberta has reached a tentative agreement with provincial health agencies.

Alberta, nurses union reach four-year tentative agreement

EDMONTON - A union representing more than 30,000 nurses in Alberta has reached a four-year tentative agreement with the province after six weeks of formal mediation.