Alberta Nurses Union Faces Potential Strike After Mediation Fails

Negotiations between the United Nurses of Alberta and the provincial government stall over pay raises and staffing issues.

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.