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CUPE, Members of the Public to Rally Against Privatization
CUPE, Members of the Public to Rally Against Privatization
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WOOD BUFFALO, Alberta--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CUPE members and other members of the public will rally tomorrow against a plan by the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo to privatize over half the city services and workforce.
Date: Tuesday March 12, 2024
Time: 5:45 pm
Jubilee Municipal Building, 9909 Franklin St, Fort McMurray
Contacts
Lou Arab, Communications Representative
780.271.2722
larab@cupe.ca
CUPE
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