The NDP are calling on the Houston government to include more nurses who can receive the $10,000 bonus.
As it stands right now, it does not include those who are on medical leave and the party says, it’s not right.
NDP Leader Claudia Chender and NSNDP Health Spokesperson Susan Leblanc wrote a letter to the PC’s asking them to expand the guidelines of eligibility.
The party says the Houston government should do the right thing, particularly if those who are off, worked during the pandemic.
“These are people who have put their own health and well-being on the line to take care of our families and neighbours in some of the worst times during the pandemic and beyond,” said NDP Leader Claudia Chender. “Full-time nurses on medical leave should absolutely receive this benefit. The Premier should not be excluding those who are off because of illness or injury.”
It has already expanded to include nurses on maternity and paternity leave.
The provincial government is offering a $10,000 bonus for nurses who commit to working in the province for another two years.
