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Media Advisory for CUPE Air Canada Flight Attendants
Media Advisory for CUPE Air Canada Flight Attendants
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CALGARY, Alberta--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CUPE 4095 President Tyler McBain, CUPE Alberta President Raj Uppal, and AFL President Gil McGowan will address striking Air Canada flight attendants. Following this, members of the CUPE 4095 Strike Committee will be available for comment on the current Air Canada strike and the labour interference by the federal government.
When: Sunday, August 17, 10:00 AM
Location: Calgary International Airport, Level 2, Departures Door 17
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Contacts
Media contact:
Erin Rolfson
erolfson@cupe.ca
587-982-0418
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