Raise Scrapped

Monday, November 21, 2005 04:39 PM

They take it all back.

Liberal House Leader Mike de Jong has withdrawn Bill 17, saying it no longer has the unanimous support it had last week.

Last week all MLA's in the Legislature , Liberal and NDP alike, rose to give their unanimous approval to a bill that would boost their salaries by at least 15% and returned some healthy pensions for MLA's.

The public outcry over the weekend was so loud, NDP Leader Carole James took a double take and flipped her stance. Advising the Premier to hold public discussion on the matter before it would be passed.

The Liberal Caucus met earlier today, and surprise...deJong made the announcement in the House.
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Posted on Monday, November 21, 2005 04:39 PM in News by 250 News

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Comments

Posted by: camoose on November 21 2005 8:04 PM

Does the old adage "Run it up the flagpole and see who salutes" apply here. Methinks it does. Being a cynic I wouldn't be surprised to see a smaller increase re-introduced now that we are softened up for an increase.

Posted by: acrider54 on November 22 2005 6:16 AM

Ask for real outrageous raise increases and come back with half of what you ask for and you will most likely get it. Just like gas 99.9, why not just say $1.00, sounds cheaper right?

Posted by: SpeakingOut on November 22 2005 9:41 AM

It's kind of comforting to know they don't feel they have that kind of arbitrary control over our money!