Negotiations between the Manitoba Association of Health Care Professionals (MAHCP) and employers have reached an impasse, with thousands of allied health professionals set to walk off the job on Friday.
The union, which represents 7,000 workers across public health sectors—including paramedics, physiotherapists, and social workers—warns that the strike could cause major disruptions in patient care, including delays in ultrasounds, radiation treatments, and emergency room discharges.
Union president Jason Linklater stated that the government must commit additional funding to avoid job action, emphasizing that members are seeking wages on par with professionals in other jurisdictions.
With no further negotiations scheduled before the strike deadline, Manitoba’s health-care system faces potential strain, despite essential service agreements in place to maintain critical care.
Shared Health, representing employers, has expressed its commitment to good-faith bargaining and remains hopeful for a resolution before the deadline.
Source: The Canadian Press
