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Advisory: Thousands of Striking Education Support Workers Set to Rally on Wednesday
Advisory: Thousands of Striking Education Support Workers Set to Rally on Wednesday
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EDMONTON, Alberta--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Thousands of striking education support workers led by CUPE Local 3550 (Edmonton Public Schools), as well as striking workers from Sturgeon Public School District (Local 4625) will rally for fair wages and working conditions on Wednesday.
Striking CUPE members will be joined by other unions and labour organizations, education advocacy groups, community groups and allies.
Where: Centre for Education, 1 Kingsway NW, Edmonton AB
When: Wednesday, January 22, 2025 @ 10:15 am to 12:30 pm
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Contacts
Tony Clark, Communications Representative
tclark@cupe.ca | 587-879-7894
Canadian Union of Public Employees
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