The bargaining association representing more than 67,000 health-care workers in British Columbia’s hospitals and long-term care facilities says it has reached a new four-year deal with its employers.

The Facilities Bargaining Association, representing nine separate unions, says the new deal will see members receive a three-per-cent general wage increase in each of the four years.

The group says the new agreement also includes increases for some shift premiums, leaves and allowances, and it will also expand occupational safety measures.

Related: • B.C. allocates $155.7 million to recruit and retain healthcare workers • B.C. hospital union negotiations reach tentative agreement • BC health unions reach tentative five-year contract

The deal has new supports for Indigenous workers as

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