In the first round of cuts which were difficult enough for everybody, we have tried to manage them in as compassionate way as we could. I believe that if you look at the PYs, 350, I think if I am right, and in fact there was only 180, I should not say, only 180, but there was 180 actual jobs lost. We have tried to manage our way through this thing to minimize the job loss. I believe that under the collective agreement, we have to give 90 days. We would have to check on that, okay? But, similarly, I know what my honourable colleague's concerns are. We need to tell our employees if it ends up where they are unfortunately, no longer required, give them as much time as possible, and if it is possible to give them six months notice, I will do it. But I will need to check with Mr. Voytilla of the FMBS to make sure that I am meeting the requirements of the collective agreement, etcetera.
John Todd on Supplementary Question To 365-13(3): Job Cuts In Next Fiscal Year
In the Legislative Assembly on October 2nd, 1996. See this statement in context.
Supplementary To Question 365-13(3): Job Cuts In Next Fiscal Year
Supplementary Question To 365-13(3): Job Cuts In Next Fiscal Year
Item 6: Oral Questions
October 1st, 1996
Page 803
John Todd Keewatin Central
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