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 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, Coast of Bays-Central-Notre Dame member of parliament

Everyone is encouraged to come out and show support for the employees who deliver the vital public services that town residents depend on!

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