ESSEX, ON – In an effort to pave the way for striking library workers and management to return to the bargaining table, Lori Wightman, unit chair for CUPE 2974, issued an open letter to county council urging them to show leadership and do what it takes to settle this unnecessary strike that’s depriving residents of…
ESSEX, ON – Frontline library workers with the Essex County Library went on strike Saturday, June 25, after management refused to back away from contract claw-backs being pushed by Essex County Council, says the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE). “Management and the county created a phantom issue to push workers out on the…
County Council dictating terms over phantom issue, setting stage for shutdown of libraries Saturday, June 25 ESSEX, ON – Bargaining talks between Essex County Library and its workers ended this evening when management refused to move off their position over a phantom issue that is being pushed by the Essex County Council, the funder of…
ESSEX, ON – Essex County Library workers, represented by the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE), are urging management and Essex County to keep libraries open as both parties prepare to meet on Wednesday to try and avert a lockout or strike as early as June 25. “Our libraries are on the verge of being…
