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Extendicare workers across Alberta to hold day of action events

CUPE members call for better wages in long-term care sector

EDMONTON, AB--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CUPE members working at Extendicare long-term care facilities will hold day of action events in six communities tomorrow to call for higher wages and better working conditions.

Media are welcome to attend.

Bonnyville, AB
4:00-6:00 pm
Splash Park, 4001 41 St.

Fort McLeod, Alberta
4:00-6:00 pm
Centennial Park, 568 26 St. S

Leduc, Alberta
4:00-6:00 pm
Telford Lake, 4907 46 St.

St. Paul, Alberta
4:00-6:00 pm
Legasse Park, 4501 Lakeshore Dr.

Viking, Alberta
4:00-6:00 pm
Eastview Park, 4723 55 Ave

Vulcan, Alberta
4:00-6:00pm
Vulcan Municipal Campground, (1st Ave S & Elizabeth St)

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Contacts

Lou Arab, Communications Representative
780.271.2722 | larab@cupe.ca

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Canadian Union of Public Employees

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Contacts

Lou Arab, Communications Representative
780.271.2722 | larab@cupe.ca

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