350 Dynacare workers strike in Manitoba due to ‘huge’ wage gap: union president
350 Dynacare technologists and technicians are officially striking after talks between the company and the union representing those workers fell apart, the MAHCP president said.
In Manitoba, 350 Dynacare workers went on strike on Tuesday morning, according to the union president. The dispute arose due to a significant wage gap between Dynacare’s employees and those in the public sector labs, which the union president, Jason Linklater, described as ranging from 20-50 percent. The strike began after negotiations between Dynacare and the Manitoba Association of Healthcare Professionals (MAHCP) reached a stalemate.
Linklater stated that Dynacare had been fully expecting the government to intervene, as it did, and had done nothing to prevent the strike. The union and the company are "significantly" apart in their contract talks, according to Linklater. Dynacare acknowledged the strike and expressed hope for a resolution, stating that they remain committed to a fair and sustainable agreement.
The company's spokesperson assured that their current wage offer is still on the table and recommended patients in need of laboratory services to contact their healthcare provider for alternative options.
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