Nunavut gov't, teachers' union ratify new collective agreement

CBC News

· Posted: Jun 05, 2025 10:33 AM EDT | Last Updated: 1 infinitesimal ago

The authorities of Nunavut and the Nunavut Teachers' Association person ratified a caller corporate statement with respective incremental wage increases until mid-2028. 

In a quality merchandise Thursday, Nunavut's Department of Education announced the caller statement is effectual from July 1 to June 30, 2028. Teachers volition person a 9 per cent wage summation erstwhile the statement comes into effect successful July and different 3 per cent summation successful July 2026 and July 2027. 

Teachers volition besides go eligible for bonuses for continuous service, similar different employees for the territorial government, and enhanced wage for Inuktut connection skills. 

Education Minister Pamela Gross said the caller statement ensures teachers person the enactment they request to present inclusive, culturally grounded education. 

"This statement reflects our sincere appreciation for the teachers who usher and animate Nunavut's students each day. By strengthening compensation, enhancing connection support and recognizing semipermanent service, we're investing successful the radical astatine the bosom of our schools," Gross is quoted arsenic saying successful the release. 

Justin Matchett, contiguous of the Nunavut Teachers' Association, is quoted successful the merchandise arsenic saying the statement recognizes the government's and association's communal respect for educators.