FREDERICTON (GNB) – The following statement was issued today by Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour Minister Jody Carr in relation to the labour dispute that began at Mount Allison University on Jan. 27:

As minister responsible for labour, I am pleased that the Mount Allison Faculty Association and Mount Allison University will return to the bargaining table on Wed., Feb. 5. at the request of the government-appointed mediation officer. There will be a media blackout.

The mediator has been working with both parties since December as part of the collective bargaining process under the Industrial Relations Act.

As a government, we recognize that students and the entire Mount Allison University community are affected by this dispute, and we remain hopeful for a speedy resolution. Our priority is enabling students to finish their term with the least amount of disruption possible.

We are continuing to monitor the situation closely, and we continue to encourage both parties to make every effort to resolve this dispute with minimal impact to students.  

As has been previously said, our preference is that a settlement can be found by both parties working together at the bargaining table.


04-02-14