CCA Union Surprised By Wage Increase Ahead Of Bargaining
News of a wage increase for CCAs in Nova Scotia came as a shock to the workers’ union, as negotiations for a new collective agreement were scheduled to begin on today.
News of a wage increase for CCAs in Nova Scotia came as a shock to the workers’ union, as negotiations for a new collective agreement were scheduled to begin on today.
Other major issues include reducing provincial taxes and fees (61 percent) and reducing “red tape” (59 percent).
The first 1.5 per cent raise is retroactive to November 1, 2020. The rest of the wage increases will be phased in between November 1, 2021 and October 31, 2023 – the date which the new deal expires.
When Covid-19 restrictions kept the Dragons’ Den-inspired competition from taking place in person, the Saint John Regional Hospital Foundation partnered with Hemmings House Pictures to let the show go on.
Picomole ultimately plans to expand its breath-based screening tool so it can detect other diseases, including breast cancer and Covid-19.
The WellAssist platform works using smart medical devices such as blood pressure cuffs, thermometers, and pulse oximeters. Using those devices along with a smart display, older adults can monitor their health alongside their healthcare providers 24/7.
ReConnect Health Centre is a multidisciplinary clinic focusing on women’s health. The practitioners range from dietitians and psychologists to gynecologist, childbirth educators, and physiotherapists.
Everyone knows healthcare is expensive, and provinces often struggle to pay for doctors, nurses, and equipment. We all know that our tax dollars are used to fund the healthcare system, but throughout New Brunswick, there are community groups helping to foot the bill.
One such non-profit group is the Charlotte County Hospital Foundation (CCHF). For years they have poured money into local healthcare and have provided the Charlotte County Hospital with needed equipment.
Telus Health is rolling out a video consultation feature as a free added service for four months to the 26,000 physicians already using its electronic medical records platform.
Normally an organization like the Atlantic Chamber of Commerce concerns itself with issues related to the economy, but this issue is critical to the future of the region.