Thank you, Mr. Speaker. We fulfil our obligation and responsibility in terms of what we believe is a fair settlement. We placed that settlement on the table. The next step what I was trying to get at earlier, the questions asked by previous colleagues. The next step really lies with the membership of the UNW. If they wish to go to mediation, we are prepared to do that. I have already said to an earlier question this week. If they want to come back to the bargaining table, we are prepared to do that. We have done all we can do at this stage of the game. It is not my responsibility or the government's responsibility to make the next move. I do not mean that in any offensive way. They have to come back to the table. They have to ask for mediation, et cetera. Otherwise, this thing could go on indefinitely. It really is up to the membership and the UNW executive to determine an appropriate course of action. Thank you.
John Todd on Question 618-13(5): Resolution Of Collective Bargaining Impasse
In the Legislative Assembly on June 2nd, 1998. See this statement in context.
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Question 618-13(5): Resolution Of Collective Bargaining Impasse
Item 6: Oral Questions
June 1st, 1998
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