Quebec Government to End Bonuses / Retention Premiums for Caregivers and Specialized Trades Staff on March 30

The Canadian Press reported that the Legault Government plans to end bonuses and retention premiums from the leeters of agreement in the public healthcare sector collective agreement on March 30.

The 10 per cent retention premiums were applied to specialized trades staff in the public sector such as carpenters, plumbers …

The bonus was also paid to psychologists and those working in long-term-care facilities who work with patients with serious behavioural problems.