CUPE 30 Workers Have Battled Edmonton Storms to Keep the City Afloat, Now Being Joined by Calgary Workers

EDMONTON, Alberta--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Members of CUPE 37 and CUPE 38, both representing municipal employees in Calgary, have started to join their brothers and sisters in Edmonton as they continue to maintain the city’s safety after multiple storms.

In announcing the incoming support from Calgary workers, CUPE Alberta President Raj Uppal commended the members of CUPE 30 who have battled the storms in Edmonton to keep residents safe: “While Edmontonians faced the flooding, hail, winds, and even risk of tornadoes, it was the brave and capable teams of CUPE 30 workers from EPCOR Utilities Inc who reinstated the power and protected the power lines from fallen trees, it was CUPE 30 workers in road maintenance, and other City of Edmonton departments, who managed flooded roads, unstable trees, and even a sinkhole to ensure residents could be safe. We owe these brave workers a debt of gratitude for their Herculean efforts this summer- but especially this week when the storms became so dangerous.”

CUPE 30, representing more than 4000 members working in municipal operations for the City of Edmonton, City of Fort Saskatchewan, Edmonton Economic Development Corporation, Town of Thorsby, and EPCOR Utilities Inc., prides itself on the professional work of members. During the many storms of June and July in Edmonton, CUPE 30 members provided significant and critical work to keep Edmonton as safe as possible.

With Environment Canada forecasts remaining unsettled over the next few days the work of CUPE 30 will remain in the spotlight. President of CUPE 30, Amanda Mailman, thanked CUPE 37, CUPE 38, and CUPE Alberta for their support and added, “The dedication and professionalism of CUPE 30 members is legendary. Our members care about the safety of every Edmontonian. We are part of the community and are committed to ensuring our neighbours are safe when these storms occur. We appreciate the support from other locals as we provide the vital services Edmonton needs.”