Manitoba health strike: Shared Health warns of delays [Video]

Shared Health said Manitobans could expect longer wait times in emergency departments if a strike among health-care support workers goes ahead Tuesday.

The Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) and Manitoba Government and General Employees’ Union (MGEU) issued a strike notice for Oct. 8 last month, preparing to hit the picket line if a new deal is not reached. With hours to go before a deadline, the two sides were still not close to a deal.

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If the strike goes through, as many as 25,000 workers would hit the picket lines.

In a Monday afternoon news conference, Shared Health said some delays will happen.

“We know a strike will result in delays and waits in our (emergency departments) and urgent care, as flow through the system slows down,” said Dr. Jose Francois, chief medical officer …