Following the provincial government’s violation of the Charter-protected right to free collective bargaining, representatives of Fort McMurray’s education workers will provide an update on the government’s decision to force the union and employers to the provincial Dispute Inquiry Board (DIB). They will also outline next steps in their plan to win a fair deal that values their work and protects the quality of education for Fort McMurray students.

WHO:

Danielle Danis, President, CUPE 2559

Lynn Fleet, President, CUPE 2545

Rory Gill, President, CUPE Alberta

WHERE:

Dr. K.A. Clark Public School, 8453 Franklin Avenue, Fort McMurray

WHEN:

Tuesday, September 17 at 9 a.m.

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For more information, contact

Mary Unan, CUPE Communications, cell no. 647-390-9839 Danielle Danis, President, CUPE 2559, cell no. 780-838-0976 Lynn Fleet, President, CUPE 2545, cell no. 780-838-6283