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Framework Agreement Saves Jobs |
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Impact of contracting out on health workers, public, reduced in framework agreementAPRIL 17, 2003, VANCOUVER: Unions representing 46,000 front-line health care workers say they�ve achieved a tentative framework agreement with government that mitigates the impact of contracting out on union members and the public.�In exchange for forgone wage and pay equity increases, longer hours of work and wage reductions, government has agreed to cap the number of positions that can be contracted out,� says Chris Allnutt, secretary-business manager of the Hospital Employees� Union (CUPE). �At the same time, we�ve also gained access to better severance provisions and more bumping options for laid off workers.� Click here for more. Click on the links below for webcast of press conference. |
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Chris Allnutt, Hospital Employees' Union RT: 8:21 |
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Lisa Borean, IUOE ( International Union of Operating Engineers ) Local 882 RT: 1:49 |
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Jaci White, B.C. Government and Service Employees' Union RT: 1:42 |
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Media Questions RT: 15:11 |
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