“Ongoing mediation between Alberta Health Services (AHS) and the Health Sciences Association of Alberta (HSAA) has resulted in the third-party mediator issuing recommended terms of settlement for a new collective agreement.
“The mediator’s recommendation is being provided to the parties after months of hard work and continued negotiations.
“Both parties have agreed to bring the recommendations forward to a ratification vote.
“The recommendations demonstrate a clear commitment by the parties to work collaboratively to arrive at reasonable outcomes.
“I want to thank the union leadership and Alberta Health Services who have worked tirelessly to get to this point.
“I continue to recognize the partnership between the two parties as a testament to the importance of our health care professionals and the services they provide Albertans, and our health care system.
“Importantly, I want to thank HSAA members including paramedics, physiotherapists, respiratory therapists and all the other dedicated front-line health care workers that provide exceptional care to Albertans every day.
“We look forward to results of the ratification vote in the coming days.
“Out of respect for the ratification process, I have no further comment at this time.”