MEDIA ADVISORY: Toronto municipal workers join striking Black River-Matheson municipal workers on the picket line

Event Information

Begins: 13 February 2024
Location: Matheson, ON

BLACK RIVER-MATHESON, ON –(COMMUNITYWIRE)– Fourteen full-time municipal workers, members of CUPE Local 1490, have been on strike since October 15.

The key issue is wages, specifically the fact that the Township is trying to force a new wage grid that slashes wages for new members. When changes in the Township’s proposed wage grid and high inflation are factored in, new members of Local 1490 will earn on average, $3.08 less/hour (or 10.76% less).

On Tuesday afternoon, these striking workers will be joined by CUPE Local 416, representing City of Toronto outside municipal workers, for a rally.

WHO:
Striking members of CUPE Local 1490; CUPE Local 416.

WHAT:
Black River-Matheson municipal workers have been on strike since October 15 over wages.

WHERE:
Corner of Railway Street and Fourth Ave in Matheson

WHEN:
Tuesday, February 13. Noon – 4:00 pm

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For more information, contact:

Daniel Tseghay, Communications Representative, CUPE
dtseghay@cupe.ca
647-220-9739