A treatment room in the emergency department at Peter Lougheed hospital is pictured in, Calgary, Alta., Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2023. Nurses in Alberta are set to vote later this month on a mediator's recommended settlement with their employers. (Photo: Canadian Press)

By Canadian Press

October 30 Vote

Alberta nurses to hold ratification vote on mediator-recommended agreement

Oct 11, 2024 | 11:07 AM

Nurses in Alberta are set to vote later this month on a mediator’s recommended settlement with their employers.

The United Nurses of Alberta says an online ratification vote will take place on Oct. 30.

It says the mediator is recommending pay increases ranging from 12 to 22 per cent over four years, as well as significant hikes to some pay premiums.

The union had been seeking 30 per cent pay raises over two years while the Alberta government’s standing offer is 7.5 per cent over four years.

Nurses had been mulling next steps, including a possible strike vote, because recent contract talks with the province had been faltering over disagreements around pay and staffing.

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The United Nurses of Alberta represents more than 30,000 nurses and the proposed deal involves five employers, including Alberta Health Services and Covenant Health.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Oct. 10, 2024.

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