Tag: Strike
Why are striking Western University workers picketing at city hall?
A strike by Western University workers has entered its sixth week and pickets have migrated far from campus to city hall, protesting what one union member called a lack of support from London’s mayor.
Lightning strike damages SVCA office in Formosa
A lightning strike is the cause of the Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority’s decision to temporarily close its administrative office in Formosa. According to a media release, no one was in the building at 1078 Bruce Rd. at the time of the strike Sunday, and no fire occured because of the strike. However, the SVCA said […]
Baranyai: Ford’s tunnel plan a way to change channel
When a public figure lands in the hot seat, expect them to schedule a funding announcement, unveil a big new plan or identify a threat
As Western University strike enters Week 5, national union boss visits picket line
The national president of CUPE visited a Western University picket line in a show of support Tuesday for the 330 local union members on strike in a labour impasse that’s now stretched into its fifth week.
Western University homecoming: Our live coverage
It’s homecoming at Western University, an annual celebration for students and alumni made more complicated this year by an ongoing strike by the school’s blue-collar workforce. We’re in and around campus and you can follow our live updates below: 12:20 p.m. The kind of banner that’s drawn criticism around Western University in the past is […]