Minister of Health and Wellness, the Hon. Dr. Michael Darville provided an update on Monday on negotiations with the doctors union.

Dr. Darville told reporters that the parties are back at the table. He said, “I can definitely say that the PHA as well as the Ministry of Finance and our negotiators are definitely at the table with the doctors union.”

The Minister also said he would like to see the matter resolved sooner rather than later. “From my understanding things are progressing. I do not think its completely resolved but my last communication with the minister responsible I was reassured that they are back at the table addressing their concerns,” he said.

Earlier this year doctors called in sick as part of industrial action called for the President of the Trade Union Congress, Obie Ferguson. One of the grievances voiced by the physicians was the payment of over time.