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Extendicare workers across Alberta to hold day of action

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 today 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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