Nihar Bhatt stated that engineers seek "significant" pay raises, emphasizing they are lagging behind market standards by 30 to 50 percent, reflecting serious wage disparities.
Liz Tuomi mentioned the government's commitment to negotiate in good faith, citing extensive bargaining sessions aimed at reaching a fair deal for the Professional Engineers Government of Ontario.
The ongoing work-to-rule campaign by more than 600 engineers threatens to delay significant infrastructure projects, highlighting issues of recruitment and retention within the workforce.
Bhatt pointed out that low wages are a primary concern, impacting the ability to attract and retain skilled professionals, which could hinder critical projects like Highway 413.
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