Alberta healthcare workers ratify new collective agreement with Covenant Health

The union representing Alberta licensed practical nurses and health-care aides has ratified a new deal with Covenant Health.

In a statement Monday, the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees says members voted 89% in favour of the deal.

The agreement includes a 12% pay increase over four years along with improved benefits.

It’s retroactive to April 1, 2024, and expires at the end of March 2028.

Covenant Health is a major health provider in the province, operating hospitals, continuing care facilities and other services.

It says the deal improves wages and working conditions for more than 2,900 staffers.