Media Advisory: Join CUPE 926 and their campus and community allies as the rally to protect good jobs and a quality learning environment


WATERLOO, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - Dec. 3, 2015) - With a strike deadline looming and good jobs at risk, the members of Local 926 of the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE 926), will hold a rally this afternoon, December 3 at 4:30 pm.

The rally will take place in the University's 'Quad'. Media interested in covering this event should contact Kevin Wilson, CUPE Communications, at 416-821-6641.

Bargaining between CUPE 926 and Wilfrid Laurier University has broken down and the University has announced plans to contract out further custodial work in the University's new Global Building.

WHAT: Rally for a fair contract and to protect good jobs at WLU

WHEN: Thursday, December 3, 4:30 pm

WHERE: The Quad at Wilfrid Laurier University, 75 University Avenue West

WHO: Members of CUPE 926 and their campus and community allies

WHY: To urge WLU to negotiate a fair contract and protect good jobs on campus

Contact Information:

Kevin Wilson
CUPE Communications
416-821-6641