CUPE 1490 strike lockout poses threat to local community services in Township of Black River-Matheson as heavy snow season begins

Matheson, ON – Since October 15, the municipal workers in the Township of Black River-Matheson, members of CUPE Local 1490, have been locked out of their workplaces, leading to a dangerous suspension of essential services that directly affects the community, says the union. “Our members are eager to get back to work and resume delivering…