THUNDER BAY, ONTARIO--(Marketwired - Oct. 21, 2016) - Members of Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) Local 87, who work for the City of Thunder Bay, will hold a rally on Monday in advance of City Council meeting.
"Our members are sending a clear message to City Council that we need a willing partner to get a fair deal," said Karen Martin, president of Local 87. "It's been nearly two years since our contract expired. It's time to focus on negotiating a settlement."
Who: | Members of CUPE Local 87 and their community allies | |
What: | Rally for a fair deal | |
When: | Monday, October 24th, 4:30 p.m. | |
Where: | Outside City Hall, 500 Donald Street East |
CUPE Local 87 represents over 700 inside and outside workers with the City of Thunder Bay. The local has a strike deadline of November 1st at 12:01 a.m., and mediated talks are currently scheduled for October 31st.
Contact Information:
President
CUPE Local 87
807-629-4121
Andrea Addario
CUPE Communications
416-738-4329