FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 23, 2000

CCAC strikers plan "celebration"

HAMILTON – OPSEU members on strike against the Hamilton Wentworth Community Care Access Centre in Hamilton will hold a rally to mark the end of their second week on the picket lines.

Billed as a celebration of community health and solidarity among community health providers, it will feature speakers from neighbouring CCACs and the Hamilton and District Labour Council. Area MPPs will also be represented.

The Rally and Celebration is set for:

Tuesday, October 24
5 p.m.
310 Limeridge Road West
(office of the CCAC)

"We want to draw attention to the broader issues behind our strike," said Local 274 president Pam Clarke. "The whole field of community health is under-funded. We’re a vital part of the health care system, but we are mandated to do it completely on the cheap. It’s just not right."

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For further information:

Pat Riddle: 905-318-0269