CUPE Castlegar releases new statement -solidarity strong

The latest public relations move in the Castlegar labour dispute has been made by the union.

In a statement CUPE 2262 says solidarity and morale remains strong a month into their strike.

The union is now quoting various members.Up till now the trend has been for local President Leford Lafayette to make public comments.

One of them is City Hall pay roll clerk Jo Petit.

She says the secret to keeping their morale is staying positive and they don’t “bash” even though they’re frustrated by much of the misinformation put out by the city.

Click on the full statement below.

 

CUPE statement DEC 4

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