Mr. Chairman, I think what the Member is referring to is the pay equity issue. As I said in my opening remarks, we have been anxious to try and resolve it with the unions, although talks have broken off. I indicated a few weeks ago that when the talks broke off, we were well over $50 million apart in what it is we were prepared to come to the table with. It is a huge gap in what we think is a realistic area of settlement. So, the union has broken off talks with us and I am sure they are looking at their options, as we are. We have not come to any decision on what course of action we will take. One way or the other the issue has to be resolved. It looks unfortunate, but there could be a more productive way to resolve it. If there is not, we will advise Members once we come to some sort of decision on it.
Stephen Kakfwi on Committee Motion 108-12(3): To Adopt Recommendation 20
In the Legislative Assembly on March 17th, 1993. See this statement in context.
Committee Motion 108-12(3): To Adopt Recommendation 20
Item 18: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
March 16th, 1993
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