Doctors of B.C. and province extend labour deal by 4 years
The agreement adds more than $1 billion over four years and includes new pay boosts for rural care, maternity care and after-hours work.
- On Friday, more than 4,000 members of the Doctors of BC ratified a renewed four-year Physician Main Agreement, securing more than $1 billion in total funding for doctors and patient care.
- Voting concluded Thursday at midnight with nearly 92 per cent of physicians supporting the deal, following a voting period that ran from May 14 to June 4.
- The agreement allocates $100 million to address contracted doctors' workload increases while providing increased funding for rural family doctors and higher compensation for those providing specialized maternity care.
- "Our health care system is under enormous strain, and this agreement will help support doctors in delivering the best possible care," said Doctors of BC president Dr. Adam Thompson, emphasizing the "strong collaboration" involved.
- Health Minister Josie Osborne stated the deal underscores a common goal of providing better care, with the agreement aiming to ensure physicians remain "adaptive and responsive" to the needs of British Columbians across the province.
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B.C. doctors ratify new 4-year deal, get more pay for rural and maternity care - Northern Sentinel
B.C.’s doctors have ratified their main labour agreement with the province for the next four years. The agreement between the province and Doctors of BC increases funding for doctors practicing in areas of need, adds eligibility for after-hours premiums and provides funding to address gender inequity and income disparities. “Our health care system is under enormous strain, and this agreement will help support doctors in delivering the best possi…
B.C. doctors ratify new 4-year deal, get more pay for rural and maternity care - The Northern View
B.C.’s doctors have ratified their main labour agreement with the province for the next four years. The agreement between the province and Doctors of BC increases funding for doctors practicing in areas of need, adds eligibility for after-hours premiums and provides funding to address gender inequity and income disparities. “Our health care system is under enormous strain, and this agreement will help support doctors in delivering the best possi…
Doctors of B.C. and province extend labour deal by 4 years
Some of the agreement's highlights include more funding for family doctors in rural and remote communities, as well as a dedicated contract rate featuring a significant compensation increase for those providing maternity care.
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