Provincial Government and Newfoundland and Labrador Teachers’ Association Sign Collective Agreement

The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador is pleased to announce that a collective agreement has been signed with the Newfoundland and Labrador Teachers’ Association (NLTA). The association represents approximately 6,500 educators and administrators across the province.

This fair and responsible agreement reflects the value we place on our educators as we work together on the goal of improving student outcomes throughout the province.

• A two per cent wage increase each year for four years (2022-2026).
• A one-time teacher recognition bonus payment of $2,000.
• Wage recognition to ensure competitiveness.
• Recruitment and retention incentives for teachers in rural and remote regions of the province.
• Improvements in recruitment processes for the timely selection of teachers prior to the start of the academic school year.
• An additional report card day to assist teachers in managing workload.
• Agreement to review the responsive teaching and learning model.
• Modernization of the definitions of harassment and discrimination.

Over the last 18 months, the Provincial Government has negotiated 25 collective agreements with public sector unions, representing 35,000 public sector workers.

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“I thank the negotiating teams from government and the NLTA for engaging in fair and respectful negotiations throughout the bargaining process. This collective agreement benefits not only our educators and administrators, but also the youth of Newfoundland and Labrador.”
Honourable Siobhan Coady
Deputy Premier, Minister of Finance and President of Treasury Board

“I am pleased that this new agreement has been signed, and I thank both negotiating teams for their work. As we move forward, we will continue to listen to and work with teachers and the NLTA to build upon initiatives related to the recruitment and retention of educators in the province. Our recently announced Education Accord NL will further contribute to efforts to support both educators and students in the classroom.”
Honourable Krista Lynn Howell
Minister of Education