Media Advisory - Worker Rights in the Gig Economy - Canadian Union of Postal Workers Will Publicly Launch New Campaign

TORONTO, April 30, 2019 /CNW/ - The Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW), along with labour and social activists, is holding a press conference on Wednesday, May 1, in Toronto, to publicly launch a new campaign.

As the gig economy grows, so does the use of independent contractors who are entirely unprotected. This campaign, believed to be the first of its kind in Canada, will address the rights of these workers.

What:	Press Conference to publicly announce new campaign to defend the rights of gig economy workers.
Who:	Megan Whitfield, President, CUPW Toronto local
	Deena Ladd, Coordinator, Toronto Workers Action Centre
	Hunter Sanassian, bike courier
When:	10 am
Where:	Centre for Social Innovation
	Atrium
	192 Spadina Ave
	Toronto, ON M5T 2C2

SOURCE Canadian Union of Postal Workers

For more information or an interview, contact: Emilie Tobin: [email protected] or 613-882-2742

Related Links

www.cupw-sttp.org