A union rally was called to send a message to the Saskatchewan Party that they must protect health care and education, says a reader.
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We had hoped to make this government stand up and take notice; however, they simply did not acknowledge our presence. NDP MLAs Vicki Mowat, Matt Love and Erika Ritchie took time to attend and show support.We deliver the local news you need in these turbulent times on weekdays at 3 p.m.By clicking on the sign up button you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.
After the rally, Labour Relations and Workplace Safety Minister Don Morgan, attended our convention and offered a brief speech to delegates prior to opening the floor to questions. Many delegates took the opportunity to express their frustration with his government. They spoke of dangerous short-staffing and overwork, with people working 16-hour-to-24-hour shifts, and the devastating impact on their lives. They spoke of the frustration of a government who treats us as if we are nothing, first calling health-care workers heroes, but then offering zeros at the bargaining table.Article content
Mr. Morgan stated that he would bring the concerns to the appropriate department, but I can’t help but wonder if this is simply lip service. Notably absent from the conversation was a commitment from the minister to work with us! Perhaps that’s what has been missing all along.
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