Congratulations to PSAC-NEU members working at the Iqaluit Housing Authority for ratifying their new three-year collective agreement earlier this year.
The previous round of bargaining with IHA in 2023 saw members hold the line on strike for 137 days before the Employer agreed to a deal that showed respect for these workers. Members entered this round united, visible, and determined to send a clear message that they were ready to fight for what they deserve.
They showed up to rally in solidarity with their bargaining team when it mattered, and demanded that their Employer come to the table with a fair deal.
In addition to delivering the highest economic gains negotiated by a Nunavut housing authority, the agreement includes increases to allowances, standby pay, and language bonuses; paid leave for survivors of domestic violence; and new paid days for traditional and cultural pursuits, with numerous other improvements and no concessions.
These members work hard so that families have safe, stable housing in one of Canada’s most challenging environments. On the picket line and at the bargaining table, they’ve shown that when workers fight together, we win together – not just for ourselves, but for the families and communities who rely on the services we deliver.