Thank you, Mr. Speaker. There is a high level of frustration for myself, as you can see from my previous response to my honourable colleague from Tuktoyaktuk. The fact of the matter is, we are going back to the bargaining table with the UNW next week. I do not want to preempt those discussions, but I am confident that we have placed on the table a reasonable offer that is fair and affordable. I should also say to my honourable colleague that I have said publicly, and will say again today, I have been asked by many Members of this House, and by the UNW to remove pay equity from the discussions. I have done that. Twenty five million dollars is now off the table. That was not our decision. That was the request of others.
John Todd on Question 140-13(6): Collective Bargaining Process
In the Legislative Assembly on November 4th, 1998. See this statement in context.
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Question 140-13(6): Collective Bargaining Process
Item 6: Oral Questions
November 3rd, 1998
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John Todd Keewatin Central
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