Unifor holds solidarity rally for Best Theratronics workers after strike lasted 75 days
Vancouver, British Columbia.—Unifor and the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) will hold a solidarity rally outside Best Theratronics’ Kanata facility on July 15, after Unifor members have been on strike for 75 days without a solution in sight.
“This employer has refused to negotiate and threatened our members with job loss, violating their constitutional right to free and fair collective bargaining. This is union busting, pure and simple. That’s why we’re taking the fight to their doorstep,” said Unifor National President Lana Payne.
Unifor Local 1541 members began a strike on May 1 after Best Theratronics owner Krishnan Suthanthiran dragged out the collective bargaining negotiations and repeatedly offered zero percent wage increases. Over the long Victoria Day weekend, Suthanthiran sent an e-mail tirade in which he portrayed Canadian workers as spoiled and lazy.
Read Unifor National President Lana Payne’s message about the company’s anti-union tactics.
Members of the Public Service Alliance of Canada began a strike at Best Theratronics on May 10. The company uses unqualified managers and non-union workers as strikebreakers. The company makes medical devices for cancer treatment.
What: Rally to support Theratronics’ finest employees.
WHO: Unifor National President Lana Payne
Samia Hashi, Regional Director of Unifor Ontario
PSAC Regional Executive Vice President, National Capital Region, Ruth Lau-MacDonald
Unifor Local 1541 members, PSAC-UNE Local 70369 members and supporters.
When: Monday, July 15, 12 p.m., Eastern Standard Time.
Where: Beste Theratronics, 413 March Rd., Kanata, Ont., K2K 0E4
Unifor is Canada’s largest private sector union, representing 320,000 workers in all major sectors of the economy. The union advocates for all workers and their rights, fights for equality and social justice in Canada and abroad, and strives for progressive change for a better future.
For media inquiries or to schedule interviews via FaceTime, Zoom or Skype, please contact Unifor Communications Representative Jenny Yuen via email at @email or by phone at (416) 938-6157.
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