Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I would like to make a motion to amend the Public Service Act. I move that clause 9 of Bill 2 be amended by striking out "28 days" in proposed subparagraph 42(2)(d)(i) and by substituting "21 days."
This motion amends the proposed bill to allow the bargaining units to strike after 21 days rather than the proposed eight days in the original legislation. This makes the time frame for striking the same as the time frame for the Minister changing terms and conditions of employment and I make this motion for an amendment as a direct result of a request by the union. Thank you.