Thank you, Mr. Speaker. I think a little background is warranted here. I think it is fair to say that the GNWT has suggested they have a final offer that is on the table. The UNW is saying they will not have further discussions until the issue of pay equity is removed from the table. Hence the impasse. My question to the Minister is, and he has spoken a number of times and suggested that the UNW bring this question to the membership. My question to the Minister is, if the UNW does bring this question and package before the membership and the membership rejects it, will the Minister at that time consider taking the pay equity issue off the table and discussing them separately? Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Seamus Henry on Question 527-13(5): Returning To The Collective Bargaining Table
In the Legislative Assembly on May 25th, 1998. See this statement in context.
Supplementary To Question 527-13(5): Returning To The Collective Bargaining Table
Question 527-13(5): Returning To The Collective Bargaining Table
Item 6: Oral Questions
May 24th, 1998
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Seamus Henry Yellowknife South
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