Media Advisory - Ahead of Holidays, Montreal Warehouse Workers Highlight Bad Conditions

Immigrant Workers Centre Launches Commission into Warehouse Work

MONTREAL, Nov. 23, 2019 /CNW Telbec/ - This Saturday, November 23^rd, workers from a variety of warehouses in Montreal will be assembling at the Immigrant Worker's Centre to mark the launch of the Commission on Warehouse Work, a research project conducted by the IWC over the past year. The report of the commission is based on extensive research into the economic model of warehouses and logistics, as well as interviews with dozens of workers in warehouses across the city.

Through its research, the IWC has found a business model in the logistics sector that is based on the hyper-exploitation of a workforce largely comprised of migrants.

The launch will begin with a press conference at 10 a.m. at the headquarters of the Confederation des Syndicats Nationaux (CSN)—featuring two warehouse workers, both refugees, hired through a temporary placement agency, as well as representatives of the CSN Conseil Central.

It will be followed by the official launch of the report at 12:30 p.m. at the IWC office, and activities throughout the day—including testimonials from workers, workshops on understanding the logistics economy, and musical performances.

Press Conference:
Saturday, November 23^rd, 10:00 a.m.
1601 Lorimier Ave, Montreal, Quebec H2K 1M5

Launch Event:
Saturday, November 23^rd, 4:00 p.m.
4755 Avenue Van Horne Bureau 110, Montréal, QC H3W 1H8

SOURCE Immigrant Workers Centre (IWC)

Media relations: Mostafa Henaway, [phone], [email protected]