Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, the parties did begin the negotiations in March of 2023. Again, this summer season has brought quite a number of unexpected challenges and emergencies to everyone's feet. But, again, I do want to assure that the GNWT and the union do continue to have discussions. They've been in contact even throughout the evacuations. I know the department has appreciated the opportunity to be engaged, not necessarily about negotiations, but even just as a resource to be able to maintain the contact and the line of communications. All that said, though, I don't expect an agreement will be possible before election day, again, just given some of the disruptions that we've had. But there's a process in place now, and the parties are, I'm confident, certainly from the part of the GNWT, confident to pursue a collective agreement in due course. Thank you.
Caroline Wawzonek on Oral Question 1581-19(2): Negotiation with Union of Northern Workers
In the Legislative Assembly on September 28th, 2023. See this statement in context.
Oral Question 1581-19(2): Negotiation with Union of Northern Workers
Oral Questions
September 28th, 2023
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