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Supporters show solidarity with OPSEU/NUPGE developmental services workers over contract negotiations.
Tillsonburg (05 March 2012) - More than 30 workers, family members and supporters came out for an upbeat rally in front of Community Living Tillsonburg Head Office on Tues., Feb. 28, calling for critical developmental services funding.
The rally staged by the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU/NUPGE) members attracted considerable community attention. CKOT radio and Tillsonburg News came out to do interviews and take photos, and community members showed their support by honking horns as they drove by. Taxis stopped to cheer on the picketers and bike riders parked by the curb to hear more about the issues.
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Supporters show solidarity with developmental services workers in TilLsonburg |
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Before the information picket started at 10 am, a last minute tip caught the attention of members. A special delegation made a quick trip to Potters Road, where they surprised the Executive Director of Community Living Tillsonburg, Marty Graf, as he attended an event. OPSEU/NUPGE members were pleased that their impromptu picket inspired Graf to come out and attempt to address their concerns about funding and contract negotiations.
The 112 members of the union local have been without a contract since March 2010. There are three years of pay equity monies outstanding, and the employer is demanding concessions including to sick leave and vacation time.
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