About 120 workers walked off the job early Friday afternoon, seeking higher wages and a better pension plan
Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Andrew Furey is calling for an emergency sitting of the legislature to address an ambulance strike.
Furey says he’s asked the appropriate officials to reconvene the legislature on Monday to discuss making legislative changes that would make private ambulance services essential.
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