NAPE Raises Alarm Over Advisor Role, Premier Calls It Appropriate

NAPE Raises Alarm Over Advisor Role, Premier Calls It Appropriate

NAPE says it is “outraged” at the appointment of Dr. Des Whalen as a special advisor in the premier’s office, the salary for which is being paid out through MCP. Premier Tony Wakeham has defended the appointment, saying it is all above board and in line with pay scales negotiated with the NLMA. The Union argues that at a time when the healthcare system is under a lot of strain and workers are burnt out, and frontline workers are being told to “t…