CUPE 3120 and 87-18 Reject Library Offer - Strike Imminent

Mayoral forum cancelled amid library worker strike in Thunder Bay, Ont.

The Thunder Bay Public Library has cancelled its evening mayoral forum at its County Park branch on Oct. 15 amid a library worker strike in the northern Ontario city. After an impasse in negotiations spanning roughly a year, roughly 70 library workers under CUPE Local 3120 and 87-18 went on strike Thursday at all four city branches.

Thunder Bay Library Workers Begin Strike to Defend Jobs and Public Services: 'We're Prepared to Fight for as Long as It Takes'

THUNDER BAY, ON — Over 70 workers at the Thunder Bay Public Library (TBPL) began a legal strike at 12:01 a.m. this morning, following the employer’s decision to walk away from the bargaining table late last night. “With so many concessions still on the table, our members had no choice but to strike,” said Margaret […]

Mayoral candidates make final pitch at library forum

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CUPE 3120 and 87-18 Reject Library Offer - Strike Imminent

Statement from Library CEO Richard Togman Thunder Bay, ON – NEWS – Following another day of negotiations facilitated by a Provincial Conciliator, the Public Library and CUPE Locals 3120 and 87-18 have reached an impasse. With the support of the Library Board, the Library presented a comprehensive proposal that includes wage increases, enhanced short-term disability […] The Article CUPE 3120 and 87-18 Reject Library Offer – Strike Imminent by NNL…

Library union hijacks candidate forum under looming strike deadline

Labour negotiations between CUPE have reached an impasse and library CEO Richard Togman says if a strike is initiated on Thursday, all branches will be closed on Thursday and Friday.