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Statement by CUPE 108 municipal workers on removal of shelters by Halifax Regional Municipality
Members of CUPE 108, representing municipal workers with the Halifax Regional Municipality, were shocked and upset by the direction given to them the morning of August 18 by management to remove shelters used by people without homes. “Our members want the public to know that they would have opposed the removal of the shelters, as they have done previously,” says CUPE 108 President Scott Chetwynd. “In the early hours of Wednesday, August 18, outside workers employed by Halifax Regional Municipality were directed by management to take down shelters and to remove, box, label and store personal belongings. This occurred at municipal properties including Peace and Friendship Park, the old Halifax library, the Commons, and other sites,” says Chetwynd. “This was initiated by management under a shroud of secrecy. Workers and the union were not given advance notice,” adds Chetwynd. “Prior to August 18, HRM management had assured our members that … Read more…
