Paramedics reject proposed deal as potential strike looms in Saskatoon - BERITAJA

The Saskatoon Paramedic Association’s onslaught instruction will stay successful spot aft it rejected the tentative statement reached pinch its employer, according to a bargaining update from the national connected Wednesday.

This move comes aft much than 2 years of statement negotiations pinch its employer, Medavie Health Services West. It neared an extremity erstwhile the tentative woody was announced connected April 15, but aft the specifications of that imaginable statement were shared pinch relation members, it grounded to walk a ratification vote.

“We respect the determination of our rank and stay committed to securing a adjacent statement that reflects the activity and dedication of Saskatoon paramedics,” the relation said.

A previous proposal was unanimously rejected in February. This back-and-forth betwixt the groups began successful March of 2024.

After grounded negotiations successful the past, including successful February, the national did not return immoderate occupation action – but it has not clarified its scheme arsenic of Wednesday’s refusal.

BERITAJA has reached retired to the Saskatoon Paramedic Association for comment.