Quebec Nurses Union Approves New Collective Agreement

The agreement follows prolonged negotiations and addresses concerns over staffing flexibility.

The Fédération interprofessionnelle de la santé (FIQ) represents 80,000 members, including the majority of Quebec nurses.
Two-thirds of FIQ members voted in favor of the new agreement, which spans from 2023 to 2028.
A key issue was the government's demand for increased flexibility in nurse transfers between healthcare facilities.
The union initially rejected a similar proposal in April due to concerns over transfer requirements.
Despite the agreement, union president Julie Bouchard emphasizes ongoing challenges like mandatory overtime and staff shortages.