There has been another important breakthrough in negotiations with the public sector in Quebec.
The Fédération Interprofessionnelle de la santé du Québec (FIQ) has reached an agreement-in-principle with the provincial government.
The FIQ’s delegates gave the green light to the deal on Tuesday evening during an online meeting.
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The organization represents 76,000 nurses, nursing assistants and respiratory therapists — the vast majority of healthcare professionals in Quebec.
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The agreement-in-principle touches upon working conditions, such as job creation and overtime as well as wages and a regional gap in salaries.
The deal will be submitted to members of the union next week for approval.
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