CUPE locals affected by Bill 148 to gather in Truro


TRURO, NOVA SCOTIA--(Marketwired - March 11, 2016) - CUPE locals whose members are affected by the McNeil Government's Bill 148 will gather in Truro tomorrow, March 12, 2016, for a strategy session and to hear about a potential court challenge.

The gathering is in response to the McNeil government's heavy-handed legislation which infringes on free collective bargaining and exposes the government to a Charter challenge.

WHERE: Holiday Inn, Truro, 437 Prince Street

WHO: All CUPE locals who are affected by Bill 148

WHEN: 9:30 am to 4:30 pm, Saturday, March 12, 2016

(ATTENTION ASSIGNMENT/PHOTO EDITORS: While the actual session will be closed to media, there will be a photo opportunity shortly after 9:30 am.)

Contact Information:

Jacquie Bramwell
Atlantic Regional Director
(902) 455-4180 (o)

John McCracken
CUPE Communications Representative
(902) 880-8057 (m)