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CUPE Ontario saddened by Scarborough Southwest MPP’s decision to resign

SCARBOROUGH--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CUPE Ontario is deeply saddened by the decision of the MPP for Scarborough Southwest to resign their seat to run for the federal Liberal Party in the upcoming byelection to replace MP Bill Blair.

“The people of Scarborough Southwest deserve consistent, principled representation that stands firmly on the side of workers and the community,” said Fred Hahn, president of CUPE Ontario. “New Democrats are the only ones fighting for wages that keep pace with the cost of living, defending public services, protecting tenants and strengthening workers’ rights.”

“Millionaire Bankers like Mark Carney have shown time and again that they will disregard workers’ rights, find billions for war while cutting public services, and refuse to uphold the Canada Health Act and the Charter of Rights and Freedoms,” Hahn said. “In Ontario, both Liberals and Conservatives have violated the charter rights of workers, privatized services, and put their own political fortunes ahead of the needs of the people of this province. Our members won’t be fooled. Our union knows there is only one party built by and for working people — the New Democratic Party.”

Contacts

For more information, contact:
Robert Murdoch
CUPE Communications
rmurdoch@cupe.ca
905-378-4183

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Contacts

For more information, contact:
Robert Murdoch
CUPE Communications
rmurdoch@cupe.ca
905-378-4183

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