FREDERICTON (GNB) – The following statement was issued today by Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour Minister Jody Carr in relation to the faculty labour dispute that began at the University of New Brunswick on Jan. 13:
As minister responsible for labour, I have respect for the statutory collective bargaining process. At the same time, I recognize that this dispute is affecting students, parents, other New Brunswickers and the university community.
Based on media reports today, there appears to be a willingness from the Association of University of New Brunswick Teachers and the university administration to resume negotiations.
I encourage the parties to make every effort to resolve this dispute so that students can finish the winter term with the least disruption possible.
In addition, we are fulfilling a key responsibility by providing a government mediator who will continue to help both sides reach a resolution.
In the meantime, the provincial government continues to monitor the situation closely.