Paul Thorp •
Toronto, Ontario
Mr. Cooper,
It is extremely troubling to hear your position on the Saskatoon Transit Local 615 dispute and I could disagree with you more.
Why should anyone in society settle for less than what is fair and reasonable? ATU Local 615 recognized that the city’s offer was not reasonable and held fast.
Trade Unions have fought for the betterment of the working class for over a century. It was us that stood up to employers and governments for better working conditions, health care and a 40 hour work week just to name a few.
Most recently Trade Unions championed the fight to increase the CPP for all workers not just our own. We are currently fighting for a national pharmacare program for all. We are opposing Bill C-27 which could affect retirees and the benefits they currently receive.
It’s time the working class stop settling for less. Stop taking the scraps of the working elite and hoping that things will get better. Stop settling for precarious part-time employment.
Come together as one united voice and organize.
Paul Thorp President ATU Canada