MUHC must cut 50 jobs to reduce deficit

By:Factotumm

McGill University Health Centre may be cutting roughly 50 jobs in order to try to bring in its deficit and search out 50 million dollars in savings.

So far, trimming logistics, support services and general administration has reduced half of the amount. The centre has also suspended hiring and equipment purchases. However, this is not enough. The centre must also cut jobs.

Normand Rinfret, head of MUHC has stated that the quality of patient care will not be affected as the centre will be finding more efficient ways to operate on a smaller budget.

However, Dr. David Morris, an endocrinologist at MUHC isn’t as hopeful. Morris believes that patient care will inevitably be impacted by these changes in structure.

Many union representatives have also spoken out about the cuts, stating that they want decisions to be more collaborative and co-operative. 

A collective agreement will be reached, however, as the MUHC’s board says it has been consulting with unions and will be abide by collective agreements about the pending cuts.