Long term care workers kept out as employers refuse to negotiate remaining issues to end strike (opens original article in a new tab)

Employers in Halifax have forced long term care workers back on strike after refusing to negotiate remaining issues, including standby pay and scheduled time off, despite a tentative agreement reached in June.

• Employers of long term care workers in Halifax refused to negotiate remaining issues, leading to renewed strikes
• Workers from Admiral, White Hills, and Bay Side Home were forced back on strike over standby pay and scheduled time off
• CUPE representatives expressed disappointment as employers did not resolve local issues despite a tentative agreement