Nunavut teachers will receive a 15 per cent wage increase over three years after a new collective agreement was ratified by the TeachersSA国际影视传媒� Association and the Government of Nunavut (GN).
The agreement comes into effect on July 1 and runs until June 30, 2028. It contains provisions that include eligibility for a continuous service bonus in line with GN employees.
The agreement also enhances the Inuktut language allowance, which promotes language revitalization and cultural preservation in the education system.
Justin Matchett, president of the Nunavut TeachersSA国际影视传媒� Association (NTA), said in a June 5 news release that the ratification of the agreement is a SA国际影视传媒渞ecognition of our mutual respect for their role.SA国际影视传媒�
SA国际影视传媒淭he agreement recognizes the unique challenges our educators face and provides them with the support they need to continue delivering quality education to students across the territory.SA国际影视传媒�
Education Minister Pamela Hakongak Gross said the agreement helps to ensure teachers have the support they need for continued success.
SA国际影视传媒淏y strengthening compensation, enhancing language support and recognizing long-term service, weSA国际影视传媒檙e investing in the people at the heart of our schools,SA国际影视传媒� she said.
Minister of Human Resources David Akeeagok said the GN recognizes the SA国际影视传媒減rofessionalism and dedicationSA国际影视传媒� of the association and teachers' commitment to building a SA国际影视传媒渞esilient, high-quality learning environment for all students.SA国际影视传媒�
SA国际影视传媒淭he successful ratification of this agreement is an important step forward and reflects our shared commitment to supporting teachers and, in turn, strengthening education in Nunavut,SA国际影视传媒� stated Akeeagok.
The NTA, with an office located in Iqaluit, is the negotiating and representative organization for teachers and administrators in NunavutSA国际影视传媒檚 kindergarten to Grade 12 education system.
It has approximately 900 members within six regions of Nunavut: North, Central, and South Qikiqtani; North and South Kivalliq; and the Kitikmeot.
