Iqaluit Housing Authority employees ratify new contract

Employees at the Iqaluit Housing Authority ratified a collective agreement on Feb. 23 that raises wages, increases allowances and expands vacation and leave entitlements; the agreement runs until June 30, 2028.

Iqaluit Housing Authority employees ratified a new collective agreement with management on Feb. 23. The deal raises wages, increases several allowances and adds vacation and leave entitlements. Pay increases include a 7.5% rise retroactive to July 1, 2025 and further 3% increases on July 1, 2026 and July 1, 2027. The agreement will be in effect until June 30, 2028. Key details: - Employees will receive a 7.5% pay increase retroactive to July 1, 2025, and 3% increases on July 1, 2026 and July 1, 2027. - Northern living allowance increases to $8,500 from $7,500. - Standby pay rises to $40 per hour on weekdays and $50 per hour on weekends, up from $24 per hour. - Vacation days increase to 20 from 15, and vacation travel assistance rises to $2,500 from $2,300. - Inuktitut speaker bonus is $2,000 (up from $1,500); housing allowance is $650 (up from $575) and utility allowance is $400 (up from $325). - Family abuse leave increases to 10 paid days from five, with up to 15 weeks unpaid leave available in cases of family abuse, and employees become permanent after two years. Summary: The agreement raises pay, increases living and housing allowances, and expands vacation and leave entitlements for Iqaluit Housing Authority staff. It will remain in force until June 30, 2028. Undetermined at this time.