Thank you, Mr. Speaker. As I tried to say yesterday, and perhaps wasn't as explicit as I should have been, we proposed a specific system. In the last round of bargaining with the union with respect to student employment, we believed that we could get a reasonable rate and be able to expand the employment opportunities. This was rejected by the union. Unfortunately, it wasn't incorporated into the current contract that is out for ratification. It is my understanding that anyone who is a public servant and not excluded, the rates of pay must be negotiated within the union. So it would be difficult, even though we would like to move forward on a separate rate of pay for students -- I believe my colleague is of a similar mind as I am -- to ensure that more students get recruited. It would be difficult, given the way our bargaining organization is set up. Thank you.
John Todd on Question 224-13(3): Inclusion Of Summer Students In Collective Agreement
In the Legislative Assembly on May 15th, 1996. See this statement in context.
Further Return To Question 224-13(3): Inclusion Of Summer Students In Collective Agreement
Question 224-13(3): Inclusion Of Summer Students In Collective Agreement
Item 6: Oral Questions
May 14th, 1996
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John Todd Keewatin Central
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