Manitoba nurses reached a tentative agreement with employers late Saturday, March 8th. The settlement calls for a 10% increase over two years, ie, 4.8% (2.5% general increase and 2.3% market adjustment) in the first year and 5.2% (2.9% general increase and 2.3% market adjustment) in the second year.

In addition, effective October 1, 2008, a further increase will be determined by an independent arbitrator to ensure all Manitoba nurses are in fourth place in Canada in terms of wages.

The agreement also included long service recognition in the form of an extra week of vacation in the 20th year and every five years thereafter, maternity top up, employer paid Disability and Rehab premiums, mentorship premiums and improved northern isolation remoteness allowance.

MNU President Maureen Hancharyk said that the union will be recommending acceptance of the offer. “We think this is a good offer that will keep Manitoba nurses competitive across the country and continue to help us deal with the current nursing shortage in our province.” 

For more information please call:
Bill Crawford Coordinator - Communications & Government Liaison
(204) 942-1320 Ext. 207 (office)
(204) 792-0206 (cell)