Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Well, it is ominous because if we cannot come to a negotiated arrangement and we let third parties mediate the decision, and if the decision is not affordable, there will be more employees in this government laid off and more services that are cut back. It is just that simple. What I have consistently said to everybody, to the public, to this House, we want to negotiate an affordable settlement. I am hoping that all parties will come to the table with the realization that is what we expect, nothing more, nothing less. I am hoping that the UNW will be back to the bargaining table, as they say, on February 2nd. Thank you.
John Todd on Question 99-13(5): Pay Equity Negotiations
In the Legislative Assembly on January 26th, 1998. See this statement in context.
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Question 99-13(5): Pay Equity Negotiations
Item 6: Oral Questions
January 25th, 1998
Page 309
John Todd Keewatin Central
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