With a strike by healthcare support staff in four Manitoba regional health authorities set to begin on Tuesday, the union representing workers in our region is feeling some frustration
Kyle Ross, President of MGEU doesn't want to put strain on people requiring healthcare.
"A really frustrating situation to be honest with you, that we're in this scenario where we're forced to go to the picket line. We've been trying to bargain a deal with the employer, we've been trying to figure out a way to avoid this strike, and unfortunately, they haven't been participating at the bargaining table."
The strike would limit health services across much of the province, but Ross says something needs to be done to address the issues at hand.
"There are many jobs in your hometown here in Dauphin and the area that pay more than a healthcare worker gets paid to start so we can't recruit in those roles. When it's 17.07 to start, it's pretty challenging to get workers in, it's a difficult job. we have vacancy rates as high as 80% in some work locations."
If you have questions on how your heath services could be affected by this strike, you are encouraged to call 1-855-474-3338 to reach Prairie Mountain Health.
