Out in the Cold: CUPE stands in solidarity with striking 1490 members

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“The Mayor’s unnecessary statement reeks of desperation”: Striking Black River-Matheson workers call out Mayor Bender

Full of mistruths and unnecessary insults, the statement issued today by the Mayor of Black River-Matheson reeks of desperation and does little more than prove that striking workers are in the right, says CUPE 1490.

Striking Black River-Matheson workers call out misinformation from CAO

After the CUPE filed for a judicial review to the Superior Court of Justice of the Township of Black River-Matheson, the Township’s attempt at framing striking workers as intimidating is an intentional attempt to distract and misinform, says CUPE 1490.

CUPE challenges Black River-Matheson trespassing notice

Following last week’s trespassing notice against striking municipal workers in Black River-Matheson, Ontario, CUPE is challenging the effort to criminalize workers, according to the union.

Black River-Matheson municipal workers won't be forced into a contract, now on strike

After being locked out for 15 weeks, municipal workers in the Northern Ontario community of Black River-Matheson are now on strike after the Township ended the lock out by forcing a contract on the workers, says CUPE 1490.