'This agreement is finally a step forward for our dedicated health professionals, who've been working long hours under incredible pressure to get to this point,' said Mike Parker, president of the HSAA

A majority of about 22,000 members of the Health Sciences Association of Alberta have voted in favour of a new collective agreement that includes a 12 per cent wage increase over four years.

The union represents over 240 disciplines, including paramedics, laboratory technologists, addiction counsellors, pharmacists and occupational therapists.

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Specific categories of workers will also see their paycheques rise further with one-time increases.

“This has been a difficult round of bargaining, and we thank all of you who took the time to participate in town halls, learn ab

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