(Paul Daly/CBC)Newfoundland and Labrador's Registered Nurses' Union and the provincial government have reached a tentative agreement after a lengthy negotiation period. In a press release Saturday afternoon, the union said the tentative agreement includes a pay increase that will help to recruit and retain nurses. Health Minister Tom Osborne said the tentative deal represents a significant step toward retention of nurses in the province's health care system. "This tentative collective agreement will help by providing a competitive compensation package," Osborne said. The union represents over 5,800 registered nurses and nurse practitioners in the province.

Source: CBC News July 01, 2023 22:19 UTC