© Shutterstock/hxdbzxy More than 3,500 unionized health support workers will learn details of the tentative agreement in the coming days. Unions representing more than 3,500 health support workers at Nova Scotia Health and the IWK Health Centre say they have reached a tentative agreement, with the bargaining committee recommending acceptance to the membership. The unions, known as the Health Support Bargaining Unit, include Unifor, CUPE and the Nova Scotia Government Employees Union (NSGEU). Members work in more than 60 types of jobs including environmental services, dietary and food services, porters, electricians, plumbers, laundry services, protection services and power engineers. After being unable to reach an agreement in May 2022, the parties agreed to an appointment of a conciliation officer.

Source: CBC News August 17, 2022 04:46 UTC