A day after winning Nova Scotia’s first back-to-back majority government in nearly 30 years, Premier Stephen McNeil is signalling that things aren’t likely to change on the labour front.
McNeil was asked by reporters how he intends to deal with outstanding contracts for health care workers and staff represented by the Nova Scotia Government and General Employees Union.
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McNeil sounded a familiar note, saying the government would continue to make sure it “lives within its means.”
The Liberal premier’s first term in office was marked by labour strife with civil servants and teachers as the government attempted to rein in public sector salaries.
McNeil also wouldn’t say when the legislature would be recalled to pass his government’s budget.
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He says he has other immediate priorities such as putting together a transition team and then naming a new cabinet.
McNeil says the plan is to pass the same budget document tabled in April, although some changes may be included to address areas such as health care.
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