FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 12, 2002
Thousands of strikers to greet new Premier:
A new day, or the old way?
Thousands of striking OPSEU members will converge peacefully on Queen’s Park Monday April 15 to attend the swearing-in ceremony of Premier Ernie Eves.
Buses carrying strikers will arrive in Toronto from all parts of the province. They will assemble near the provincial courthouse at 361 University Ave. and march to Queen’s Park in time for the 2:30 p.m. ceremony.
Ontario Public Service employees have been on strike since March 13. OPSEU President Leah Casselman said Ontarians are expecting to see a moderation in the stance of the government, as Eves promised during his leadership campaign.
“We are going to introduce Ernie Eves to many of his employees on Monday,” she said. “We are looking to normalize labour relations.
“It can be a new day, or the old way. It can either be a welcoming party for a premier determined to make a difference, or it can be a continuation of the belligerent relationship perpetrated by his predecessor,” Casselman said.
“It’s his choice.”
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For further information:
OPSEU Communications: (416) 443-8888:
Randy Robinson ext. 441
Katie FitzRandolph ext. 440
David Cox ext. 314
