Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Let me tell you that we have already put into place for our non-unionized employees. The changes are necessary to give them more money and they are already getting it. The only reason we have not done it with the UNW is because, for a variety of reasons, they have chosen not to move it forward to the membership. Once it gets, and I am optimistic that common sense will prevail in the next week, that we will be able to get the UNW to recognize that this offer is fair, it is reasonable and affordable. It puts again, to the point of being repetitive, new money in the hands of our employees that they do not currently have. We will be able to get that out and get an agreement on it, and I am optimistic we will, and hopefully get money in the hands of employees before Christmas. Time is running out and the obligation and responsibility now lies at the mediation table and hopefully they will move quickly to seek a resolve. Thank you.
John Todd on Question 198-13(6): Impact On Nurses Under Hay Plan Reclassification
In the Legislative Assembly on November 10th, 1998. See this statement in context.
Further Return To Question 198-13(6): Impact On Nurses Under Hay Plan Reclassification
Question 198-13(6): Impact On Nurses Under Hay Plan Reclassification
Item 6: Oral Questions
November 9th, 1998
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