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Media Advisory: School Support Workers to Rally Tomorrow in Calgary
Media Advisory: School Support Workers to Rally Tomorrow in Calgary
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CALGARY, Alberta--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Education support workers who begin their strike tomorrow will rally tomorrow at McDougall Centre. CUPE Alberta President Rory Gill will be available to talk to the media as picketers begin to assemble.
Date: Monday, February 24, 2025
Location: McDougall Centre, 455 6 St SW
Time:
7:00 am:
Rory Gill to speak to the media
Picketing begins
8:00 am:
Speeches to the assembled workers.
Location: McDougall Centre, 455 6 St SW
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Contacts
Lou Arab, Communications Representative
780.271.2722 | larab@cupe.ca
Canadian Union of Public Employees
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