WCB agreement has been ratified

February 27, 2015

Dear Member:

I’m pleased to let you know that the tentative five-year Alberta Medical Association (AMA)/Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB) Agreement has been ratified. Of voting members, 96% voted to accept the agreement.

As I wrote when announcing that the tentative agreement had been reached, this arrangement represents successful work by the two negotiating teams to identify common interests at the table. It aligns payment with incentives toward the kind of care we want to deliver. It effectively establishes the relationship between WCB and AMA and fairly recognizes the special requirements of WCB work.

Thank you to those who voted. Your patience during the extended ratification period has been appreciated. A (now-corrected) mailing system error had resulted in several hundred members not receiving their ballot packages. As provided for by the Constitution and Bylaws, the AMA extended the ratification period to allow these individuals a chance to participate in the ratification process.

You likely saw the Q&A document about the agreement that was emailed to members during the ratification period. If you have questions about the new contract as we move into implementation, you may wish to consult the document again here.

You can, of course, also send me your questions directly. Your comments and suggestions are always welcome. 

Email president@albertadoctors.org or leave a comment below.

Regards,

Richard G.R. Johnston, MD, MBA, FRCPC
President

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