Julie Green and I have brought forward a motion that calls for the GNWT to accept binding arbitration for the upcoming bargaining session this weekend. Binding arbitration guarantees a 0% chance of a strike. I no longer have any confidence that mediation can work without this measure. I have heard loud and clear that no one wants a strike and that the consequences of job action would be too dire for our fragile economy. I wish that this measure wasn't needed but after nearly 4 years without a deal, I believe it's time that MLAs take meaningful action to get a fair deal for Northern workers and taxpayers alike. The votes will be counted this Friday and I hope we will be able to resolve this once and for all when the motion passes. #nwtpoli #unw #gnwt #strike #yzf #ykpoli
February 7, 2019
Two students (thanks Sam & Seiji!) from Aurora College met with before the start of today's sitting with a letter from the Student Assocation urging the government to accept binding arbitration to prevent a strike that could lead to a disrupted academic year. I'm tabling this letter in the House and standing in support of Aurora college students against a strike! #nwtpoliFebruary 7, 2019
Julie Green and I have brought forward a motion that calls for the GNWT to accept binding arbitration for the upcoming bargaining session this weekend. Binding arbitration guarantees a 0% chance of a strike. I no longer have any confidence that mediation can work without this measure. I have heard loud and clear that no one wants a strike and that the consequences of job action would be too dire for our fragile economy. I wish that this measure wasn't needed but after nearly 4 years without a deal, I believe it's time that MLAs take meaningful action to get a fair deal for Northern workers and taxpayers alike. The votes will be counted this Friday and I hope we will be able to resolve this once and for all when the motion passes. #nwtpoli #unw #gnwt #strike #yzf #ykpoliFebruary 7, 2019