CUPE National President Mark Hancock will be in Grand Falls-Windsor on Thursday, August 19, to support locked-out municipal workers who are members of CUPE Local 1349.
Media and the public are invited to attend a lunchtime “Solidarity Rally” hosted by the members of CUPE 1349, as well as a “Family and Friends’ Evening” beginning at 4:30 p.m.
AUGUST 19
| 12 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. | Solidarity Rally at Town Hall, 7 High Street, Grand Falls-Windsor. To be followed by community BBQ. Map: https://goo.gl/maps/wEgSLMTnkog1pt936. |
| 4:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. | Family and Friends’ Evening, 8 High Street, with music and entertainment for all ages. |
Speakers and special guests:
- Mark Hancock, CUPE National president
- Sherry Hillier, CUPE NL president
- Tammie Greening, CUPE 1349 president
- Arlene Sedlickas, NL Federation of Labour secretary-treasurer
- Yvette Coffey, RNUNL president
- Jerry Earle, NAPE president
- Trevor King, NAPE secretary-treasurer
- Alison Coffin, NL NDP leader
- Scott Simms, member of parliament for Coast of Bays-Central-Notre Dame
Everyone is encouraged to come out and show support for the employees who deliver the vital public services that town residents depend on!