ONA Local 31 president Josh Davidson-Marcon says nothing has changed from the start when it comes to negotiating.
“We did try to indicate that there were some creative ways we could come back to the table. Unfortunately, pay is going to be our biggest concern and with no willingness for the mandate to move, we’ve reached a point where we can’t go any further,” said Josh Davidson-Marcon, ONA Local 31 Bargaining Unit president.
The nurses strike has hampered the public health unit’s services, including various infant services, immunization clinics and smoking cessation.All the more concerning for Hastings Prince Edward area residents, it was announced this week that workers at the same public health unit represented by the Canadian Union of Public“The employer, unfortunately, hasn’t given the local any deal to let the members vote on.