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CUPE 2073 and OCEU/CUPE 1750 to Rally Outside MPP Chris Scott's Office

Article content SAULT STE. MARIE, Ontario — On Thursday, June 19, striking workers from Canadian Hearing Services (CUPE 2073) and the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (OCEU/CUPE 1750) will join forces with the Sault Ste. Marie and District Labour Council for a solidarity rally outside MPP Chris Scott's office at 154 Great Northern Road in Sault Ste. Marie. Article content As the CHS strike enters its eighth week and the WSIB strike surpasses one month, workers, will call out the Ford government's ongoing political interference, which continues to block progress toward fair settlements. Article content 'These workers provide essential services to Ontarians every day, yet they've been forced to strike for weeks while this government sits on the sidelines and meddles in negotiations,' said Harry Goslin, President of OCEU/CUPE 1750. 'We're demanding the Ford government stop obstructing and let these strikes come to an end.' Article content 'The members of 2073 and 1750 have tried everything to get back to the table,' said Mara Waern, President of CUPE 2073. 'The fact that our employers won't bargain, won't consider our proposals, and in the case of Canadian Hearing Services, won't make a proposal of their own, shows a complete disregard for our members and the people that we serve.' Article content Key issues fueling both strikes include: Article content 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Article content mb/cope491 Article content Article content Article content Article content Article content Contacts Article content For more information, please contact: Article content Article content Article content Article content