Tearmann Society Workers to Hold Info Picket

NEW GLASGOW, Nova Scotia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--After a year of negotiations, workers at Tearmann Society for Abused Women are taking action to demand their employer conclude bargaining. Represented by CUPE 4459, workers have reached an agreement on all items except one: employee access to the organization’s board of directors.

CUPE 4459 achieved a number of key gains in negotiations, including improved wages and a pension. Instead of celebrating these wins, workers are now facing a possible lock out or strike.

Members of CUPE 4459 and supporters will gather in New Glasgow to speak directly to the community they serve and ask for support from members of the public.

WHAT:	Demonstration and information picket
WHEN:	Saturday, May 3, from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
WHERE:	New Glasgow Farmer’s Market parking lot, 261 Glasgow St., New Glasgow
WHO:	Workers at Tearmann Society for Abused Women and members of CUPE 4459

This issue is the only item on the table, and workers held a strike vote on April 7, with 90% voting in favour of job action.

“We took a strike vote with the goal of showing Tearmann Society how serious we are about maintaining the voice that staff have had for almost 40 years,” said CUPE 4459 President Patricia Perry. “This has empowered us to advocate for the vulnerable women and children in our community who access Tearmann Society services and speak directly about their needs to the Board.”

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