from the front lines, day 11
On Thursday, striking Mississauga library workers visited various branches in the system to talk with members of the community. Here are some reports and pictures.Clarkson"Our group was quite small, but…
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from the front lines, day 11
On Thursday, striking Mississauga library workers visited various branches in the system to talk with members of the community. Here are some reports and pictures.Clarkson"Our group was quite small, but…
from the front lines, day 10
Five of our members reported on the early-morning disruption of traffic coming into the parking garages!Report #1:As we were picketing the entrance to the Civic Center parking garage this morning,…
from the front lines, day 10
Five of our members reported on the early-morning disruption of traffic coming into the parking garages!Report #1:As we were picketing the entrance to the Civic Center parking garage this morning,…
from the front lines, day nine
We had quite an eventful day!1989 making noise!!!The cacerolazo was awesome! We had so much fun banging and honking and marching. We were loud and proud -- and you know…
from the front lines, day nine
Yesterday, we did this!The cacerolazo was awesome! We had so much fun banging and honking and marching. We were loud and proud -- and you know our Employer was listening!…
from the front lines, day eight
Another amazing day!
from the front lines, day eight
Another amazing day!
from the front lines, day five
I have been staring at my computer screen, trying to figure out how to describe the amazing day we had, and how to express my feelings about what we're creating…
from the front lines, day five
I have been staring at my computer screen, trying to figure out how to describe the amazing day we had, and how to express my feelings about what we're creating…
from the front lines, day four
Every day, more and more members are coming out on the line!At least 250 people were at Thursday's morning rally and lunch-time barbecue with CUPE Ontario. Spirits were very high,…
from the front lines, day four
Every day, more and more members are coming out on the line!At least 250 people were at Thursday's morning rally and lunch-time barbecue with CUPE Ontario. Spirits were very high,…
from the front lines, day three
Here are some highlights of the incredible support our strike action is generating:1 - A customer called this morning. "Good morning, I am a library patron, just calling to say…
from the front lines, day three
Here are some highlights of the incredible support our strike action is generating:1 - A customer called this morning. "Good morning, I am a library patron, just calling to say…
from the front lines, day two
We had another great turnout on Tuesday. When I arrived at 8:30 AM, there were already 100 people making noise at our favourite corner, and another 40-50 waiting to sign…
from the front lines, day two
We had another great turnout on Tuesday. When I arrived at 8:30 AM, there were already 100 people making noise at our favourite corner, and another 40-50 waiting to sign…
from the front lines, day one
About 200 of us were on the picket lines today. Despite the blazing temperatures, our spirits were high. We waved our signs and our flags, showing our pride to every…
mississauga library workers vote overwhelmingly to strike
Yesterday, the members of CUPE Local 1989, Mississauga Library Workers Union, voted overwhelmingly to strike. Amid massive turnout in three separate meetings, 96% of the members in attendance said they…