Yes, Mr. Speaker, there is a considerable amount of concern being raised through telephone calls. I do not know if there is any thing in writing, but through telephone calls. Now that we have gone out and indicated that this is what is going to happen, and, of course, there is a bit of a public debate out there as to who is right and who is wrong. I am not concerned with who is right and who is wrong. I am concerned about ensuring that our employees get a regular pay cheque during difficult times, when we have, one, reduced their pay and, two, in some cases taken 20 percent off as it relates to the VTA. We are concerned that now we are going to be in a position where five days during the Christmas and the New Year holidays, they will be with less pay. My belief is that we have to work to resolve this problem. I thought there was a solution. This summer there was a solution for the management and the non-unionized workers. They agreed to it. I think we just need to get on with it, and make it better for the people that we represent. Thank you.
John Todd on Question 27-13(4): Concerns With Fiscal Impact Of Mandatory Leave
In the Legislative Assembly on November 28th, 1996. See this statement in context.
Further Return To Question 27-13(4): Concerns With Fiscal Impact Of Mandatory Leave
Question 27-13(4): Concerns With Fiscal Impact Of Mandatory Leave
Item 6: Oral Questions
November 27th, 1996
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John Todd Keewatin Central
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