Workers with the City of Thunder Bay to rally for a fair deal on Monday

THUNDER BAY, ON – 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 24^th, 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 1^st at 12:01 a.m., and mediated talks are currently scheduled for October 31^st.

 

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For more information:

 

Karen Martin, President, CUPE Local 87, 807-629-4121

Andrea Addario, CUPE Communications, 416-738-4329