The ongoing CUPE strike continues to take its toll on essential services such as health care across New Brunswick.
Although it has come up recently, the premier didn’t mention back-to-work legislation when the legislative assembly resumed sitting on Tuesday.
“We are feeling increased pressure on our essential services across the province as a result of CUPE’s strike,” said Blaine Higgs.
“The health, safety and wellbeing of New Brunswickers remain our top priority and we are continuously assessing the impact and whether further action is required.”
On Tuesday, Horizon Health noted more than 1400 patient appointments or procedures had to be cancelled along with 35 surgeries.
Horizon’s Community Health Centres, clinics and Addiction and Mental Health Services are operating with limited services.
Most COVID Assessment Centres are closed and processing delays are likely for lab results.
Laundry services are being affected in hospitals and some nursing homes.
If you’re catching a ferry, ongoing delays are to be expected across the province.
Meantime, the province says after the Labour and Employment Board’s recent ruling, designated educational assistants will be paid during the strike but can’t report to work since custodial staff are on the picket lines.
