The average cost of wage increases is expected to be approximately $36 million per year over the term of the agreement.
The ink is drying on a new collective agreement between government and the Registered Nurses’ Union Newfoundland and Labrador (RNUNL). This collective agreement represents 5,800 nurses. It includes a two per cent wage increase each year for four years (2022-2026); a one-time employee recognition bonus payment of $2,000; and improvements to recruit and retain permanent full-time employees. The average cost of wage increases is expected to be approximately $36 million per year over the term of the agreement.
More highlights of the agreement can be found here.
Trans Canada Highway closed in both directions near the Bay d'Espoir turnoff
Nominations close tonight to fill the vacant seat in Benoits Cove ward for Qalipu First Nation
More electric products, or E-waste, now being accepted at the Wildcove landfill
Government points to insurance claims for road negligence as trucks haul away the MSC Baltic III
Corner Brook business owner asks for help with identifying who is responsible for vandalism last week
