OTTAWA: The union representing health science professionals at the Ottawa Hospitals has charged the hospital administration with bad faith bargaining and unfair labour practices.
The union laid these charges because the hospital is advertising pharmacist positions at 10 per cent more than the current rates.
“One week before the first scheduled date of bargaining, the hospital has attempted to go around the union,” said Tami MacDonald, Local 464 President.
“New hires should not be given special treatment. All professions have workloads issues and serious shortages,” she added.
“These band-aid solutions won’t solve the serious shortages in each profession in our hospital. They should be bargaining these issues in good faith at the table; not with individual members.”
Bargaining for professionals is scheduled to start Nov. 14. OPSEU represents about 1,800 staff at the hospital.
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For further information:
Tami MacDonald, Local 464 President
OPSEU Ottawa Office 613-739-9100
