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Media Availability – CUPE 8125 CANCELLED
Media Availability – CUPE 8125 CANCELLED
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Calgary, AB--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Please be advised that the media availability scheduled for 8:30 MDT this morning in Calgary is cancelled. We are focusing our efforts on the bargaining table and on getting our members a fair deal before August 2nd in order to avoid a strike.
We apologize for the inconvenience. We will provide updates regarding a rescheduled time when we have more information.
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Contacts
Media Contact:
Erin Rolfson, Communications Representative
erolfson@cupe.ca
587-982-0418
Canadian Union of Public Employees
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