Temple Health and the unions that represent represent nurses, technicians other health care professionals agreed to a new contract that includes pay raises and additional security at the system's hospitals.

The three-year contract was ratified by Friday by the Temple University Nurses Association and the Temple Allied Professionals, which represent 2,600 workers. Had a deal not been reached by Monday, the unions had authorized a five-day strike. The contract covers union employees at Temple University Hospital, Jeanes Hospital and the new Temple Women & Families Hospital.

The contract includes wage increases of 3.25% for nurses and techs and 3% for other professionals along with step increases based on experience and one-time ratification bonuses of $1,000 for full-time employees and $50

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