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

The Facilities Bargaining Association, which represents 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 association says the agreement also includes increases for some shift premiums, leaves and allowances, and it will also expand occupational safety measures.

The deal has new supports for Indigenous workers as well as enhanced workplace diversity and work-life balance measures.

In a statement, the B.C. Finance Ministry said the agreement with the Health Employers Association of B.C. also includes a low-wage redress

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