Some 22,000 Alberta health-care workers, including paramedics, have a new four-year contract.

On Tuesday, the Health Sciences Association of Alberta said that after a nearly weeklong vote, about 67 per cent of its members cast a ballot in favour of a mediator-recommended deal with Alberta Health Services.

It will see union members get 12 per cent wage increases over four years, although many types of workers will also receive one-time wage increases on top of that based on market comparisons.

Alberta health-care workers to vote on new tentative deal with province

The union said the agreement is a step forward for health-care workers across the province.

Finance Minister Nate Horner said he is pleased the deal has been accepted. He also said he believes the deal's provisions will help

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