Media Advisory - Supporters from across province to join CUPE 3903 picket lines this afternoon
TORONTO, March 9, 2018 /CNW/ - As week one of a strike by York University's academic workers winds down, picket lines will get some high-profile support this afternoon.
Fred Hahn, President of the Ontario Division of the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE Ontario), will be accompanied by the entire CUPE Ontario Executive Board to demonstrate their support for 3,000 striking members of CUPE 3903, who began strike action against York University Monday morning.
Buses carrying the CUPE Ontario Executive Board, whose members hail from every region in the Province, are scheduled to arrive at the York University Main Entrance, located at the intersection of Keele Street and York Boulevard, at approximately 12:30 p.m. Friday, March 9.
Media wishing to interview Fred Hahn or other members of the CUPE Ontario Executive Board are encouraged to contact Kevin Wilson, CUPE Communications. Contact information is at the bottom of this advisory.
WHAT: CUPE 3903 Picket line solidarity visit by CUPE Ontario President Fred Hahn and members of the CUPE Ontario Executive Board.
WHEN: Friday, March 9, 12:30 p.m.
WHO: CUPE Ontario President Fred Hahn, members of the CUPE Ontario Executive Board and striking CUPE 3903 members
WHERE: Bus to arrive at York University Main Entrance
CUPE 3903 represents approximately 3,000 academic workers at York University, who teach 60 per cent of the course and lab work on campus.
SOURCE Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE)
Kevin Wilson, CUPE Communications, 416-821-6641
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