A Yellowknife MLA's motion calling on the territorial government to move to binding arbitration has failed by a vote of 11 to 6 against, with one abstention. Many MLAs said they were frustrated that the motion was tabled Friday, before the mediation finishes on Saturday. Strike pay is paid to union members who have participated in strike activities, like a picket, for at least four hours in a day. Students pushed for binding arbitrationAbout 30 students from Aurora College were at the legislature Thursday calling on the territorial government to consider binding arbitration. She said she and other students "understand binding arbitration at this point is the only way to be certain to avoid a painful and damaging strike."

Source: CBC News February 08, 2019 14:41 UTC