Recent negotiations have once again led to an impasse between the GNWT, and the Union of Northern Workers.
Mediation efforts for a new collective agreement have been going on since December 14th, and at the most recent session on April 20th, mediators came to the conclusion that the two groups had too different opinions on the matters they were discussing to reach any kind of agreement. Both parties have been asked to submit their best and final ideas by May 3rd, after which, non-binding recommendations will be issued to the parties for them to consider.
The GNWT has stated that they are committed to finding a resolution that is agreeable to UNW workers that is both fair and financially responsible.
