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St. John's Airport strike - Day 17

September 28, 2012 - 11:41pm • Newfoundland and Labrador | Bargaining

Spirits were high as Chris Aylward, PSAC National Vice-President, marched alongside the members through St. John's Airport.  They visited the corporate offices, but unfortunately the management team was not in! Jeannie Baldwin, Regional Executive Vice-President Atlantic, sent a message to the employer that "we bargain on our feet and not on our knees".  Lana Payne was proud to stand in solidarity with an announcement that the NL Federation of Labour will be cancelling their upcoming Convention due to the airport strike.

St. John's Airport Strike - Day 15

September 26, 2012 - 9:25pm • Newfoundland and Labrador | Bargaining

Striking workers at the St. John's Airport have been consistently visiting the Board of Directors since the strike began to send a message that they want to get back to the table and negotiate a fair contract.  Members of the public are also being asked to contact the Board of Directors.

National VP shows support for workers on strike at St. John’s Airport

September 26, 2012 - 2:31pm • Newfoundland and Labrador | Bargaining

ST. JOHN’S, NL – In a show of solidarity, PSAC National Executive Vice-President Chris Aylward, will be on the picket line for a BBQ and rally at St-John’s Airport from noon to 2 p.m. (NDT) on Thursday September 27.

We are All Affected Lobby – Summerside, PEI

September 24, 2012 - 3:44pm • Prince Edward Island

Approximatley 50 PSAC members and friends gathered in front of Gail Shea’s Consistuency office to send a strong messae of how Islanders are all affected.  PSAC Provincial Directors Dawn Hardy and Jody laPierre opened the event with updates of job losses and services that will no longer be provided on PEI.

 Lori MacKay, CUPE Preisent and Vice-President of of PEI Federation of Labour, spoke on Employment Insurance and the effects of the recent changes.  She also spoke on the upcoming campaign on EI and asked for our support.

Striking workers march through the St. John's Airport

September 21, 2012 - 10:49pm • Newfoundland and Labrador | Bargaining

UCTE Local 90916 marched through the St. John's Airport today to send a clear message to this employer that they want a fair contract. The march was followed by a BBQ at the picket line.  Christine Collins, UCTE National President, gave an inspiring speech to her members and presented the Local with a donation from the Component.  Lana Payne, Newfoundland and Labrador Federation of Labour President, was also on hand to address the striking workers.  Solidarity was strong as a number of fellow unions and allies marched along side.

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