Overview
- The United Nurses of Alberta is considering a strike vote following unsuccessful mediation talks with the government.
- The union is demanding a 30% pay increase over two years, while the government offers 7.5% over four years.
- Both parties acknowledge significant staffing challenges but disagree on solutions.
- Informal mediation meetings were deemed productive, yet the gap remains too wide to bridge.
- The Alberta government remains hopeful that an agreement can still be reached.