We have learned the government and the unions representing health care support and facility workers have reached a tentative deal overnight, which means the strike has been averted. 

Workers should be reporting to work today as they are advised. The unions, MGEU and CUPE, will likely describe this as the strike being "postponed" until their members vote to ratify. The details are not yet public, but the deal likely includes significant increases for some of the lowest paid workers in the health care system, such as health care aides and home care workers. Some made little more than minimum wage and it was difficult to retain or recruit.

Yesterday, the full impact of the strike was shared publicly. In addition to major disruptions to home care, hospital services would also have been reduced. This would have impacted elective surgeries, diagnostic imaging, ambulatory care clinics, and more. 

If you have questions about service disruptions, please contact the manager or medical leader in your facility. You can also contact us at practiceadvice@doctorsmanitoba.ca