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TORONTO, Dec. 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — On December 14, federal Labor Minister Steve MacKinnon invoked Section 107 of the Canadian Labor Code, a gross violation of Canadian labor rights and democracy, and instructed the CIRB to dispatch the striking CUPW members. All over the country are returning to work.
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In response, CUPW Toronto, CUPW Scarborough and the Toronto and York Region Labor Council have called a mass meeting on Monday, December 16 at 10 a.m. The rally will be held at 622 College Street, in front of Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland’s office.
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For more than a month, CUPW members tried to settle their dispute and negotiate a fair contract for all workers. However, in response to the government clearly demonstrating its willingness to intervene on behalf of the employer, Canada Post refused to negotiate fairly or in good faith. This follows a trend of the Liberal government intervening on the employer’s side, attacking workers’ rights and ensuring that employers will not bargain in good faith.
Now, facing looming unconstitutional mandates to return to work, CUPW members and workers stand up to the government that sold them out. We call on all workers concerned about the dramatic escalation in government intervention to join us in protest.
| • from: | Toronto and York Region Labor Council. Canadian Union of Postal Workers Toronto Canadian Union of Postal Workers Scarborough |
| • What: | Protest in support of CUPW |
| • when: | Monday, December 16 at 10 am |
| • where: | 622 College St. W. outside the Rep. offices Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland |
| • Why: | Protesting for the rights of all workers in Canada. |
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Media Contact:
Priya John
Events Coordinator, Toronto and York Region Labor Council
phone: 4168760856
Email: bjohn@labourcouncil.ca
Yaroslava Avila Montenegro
Communications and Data Coordinator, Toronto and York Region Labor Council
phone: 416 441 3663 Exit 1028
Email: ymontenegro@labourcouncil.ca
About the Toronto and York Region Labor Council:
The Toronto and York Region Labor Council represents more than 200,000 workers from diverse sectors across the Toronto region. Committed to the fight for economic, social, racial and climate justice, the Council works tirelessly to create a just and equitable future for all.
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