[LabComm] PRESS RELEASE: July 30 re: Who removed the CUPE signs?

[Harprit Khaira]

Hi All:

Please find attached the above noted press release.

Area Office Support Staff:  Please distribute.

BC Regional Staff:  Hard copy is in your in-tray.


In Solidarity,

Harprit Khaira, Opeiu 491
Secretary, BCRO Communications



Who removed the CUPE signs?

PRINCE GEORGE – CUPE is still wondering what management elf removed signs
urging people to call city hall to complain about poor lighting, sidewalks
and streets.

"It wasn't outside workers," said Local 399 president Kevin McConnachie.
"But one thing is certain, many of the signs will be back up starting
tomorrow, right on people's lawns."

About 70 residents have requested signs for their front lawns, McConnachie
said. "And I think there will be considerably more."

The signs are part of a campaign aimed at letting city council know that
CUPE members are hearing complaints from citizens about the poor state of
roads, sidewalks and streetlights.

"A few months back dandelion-strewn boulevards were upsetting people,”
McConnachie said. “As we move into the fall, those street lights will become
an important item needing repair."

The local is conducting research on various projects. Next week they will
start a new information campaign to keep the public informed and urge
residents to call city hall with their concerns.

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Contact:  Kevin McConnachie, president CUPE Local 399,  (250) 961-1196.
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