September 12, 2024
Members of three unions representing more than 9,100 healthcare professionals at Nova Scotia Health and the IWK Health Centre voted to accept a tentative agreement that includes complex wage provisions based on occupation, years of service and comparison to counterparts in Atlantic Canada. The two-year deal offers cumulative wage increases between 10.38% to 18.87% for those at the top of their scale, with basic economic adjustments for all members and additional adjustments for certain classifications, excluding Paramedics. The agreement reflects a significant engagement between healthcare workers and policy-makers, addressing transparency in wage determination and the need for equitable compensation across various health occupations.