The GNWT and the Northwest Territories TeachersSA国际影视传媒� Association (NWTTA) have ratified a new collective agreement.

According to a joint news release from both sides on Wednesday afternoon, the new agreement is a three-year deal that begins retroactively to Aug. 1, 2023 and will last until July 31, 2026. It also includes a retroactive salary increase of five per cent, and an additional three per cent increase come the start of August this year and a four per cent salary hike in August 2025.

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SA国际影视传媒淭he new collective agreement with the Northwest Territories TeachersSA国际影视传媒� Association underscores our commitment to supporting our educators and enhancing the quality of education in the Northwest Territories,SA国际影视传媒� stated Finance Minister Caroline Wawzonek. SA国际影视传媒淲e believe this partnership will lead to improved educational outcomes for our students and a stronger future for our community.SA国际影视传媒�

Negotiations for a new collective agreement began in April 2023 and ended last month when both sides reached a tentative agreement.

The agreement also removed Covid-19 leave as an option; the previous agreement had that provision in there as an option.

SA国际影视传媒淭his agreement exemplifies a proactive approach towards addressing challenges in education, prioritizing the modernization of professional development to equip teachers with the necessary tools to effectively meet the diverse needs of students and foster a thriving learning environment across the Northwest Territories,SA国际影视传媒� stated Matthew Miller, president of the NWTTA.