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Percy Barrett, Opposition Labour Critic and MHA for the
District of Bellevue, says the layoff of seven road maintenance supervisors
by the Conservative government earlier this year is now compromising highway
safety. "These road maintenance supervisors are
the people who do the initial assessment of road conditions and determine
what roads are a priority," said Barrett. "By reducing a number of these
positions, the government is reducing their ability to respond to bad
weather when it occurs.
"This is yet another clear case of where the
government is going too far in its cost saving measures and endangering the
traveling public. This move, along with other cutbacks from this government,
has made our roads much more dangerous this Winter. There have been reports
from all across the province that government service has been in decline
this year over past years.
"The unions have already spoken out on this issue and
government continues to brush aside their legitimate concerns. It is
essential that government reinvest money into highway maintenance personnel
for the safety of the traveling public."
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