Who: CUPE Local 1418, representing 1,200 social workers and other front line professionals, employed by the province.
What: News conference.
Where: Fredericton Inn, (Prince Edward Room), Regent Street, Fredericton.
When: 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, June 5, 2002.
Why: Members of Local 1418 are taking a strike vote. They are taking part in a series of public events to raise public awareness of their outstanding issues – primarily workload, staff shortages and staff retention.
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For more information:
Laurie Kingston, cellular (613) 266-1415
Robert LeMoignan, cellular (506) 545-5441,
work (506) 547-2051