14 Mar 2024 | 08:15 AM UTC
Canada: City employees in Edmonton, Alberta, to start strike 11:00 March 14 to demand wage increases
City employees in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, plan to strike from 11:00 March 14 to demand wage increases. Public service disruptions likely.
Government workers affiliated with Civic Service Union (CSU) 52 in Edmonton, Alberta Province, are planning a strike starting 11:00 March 14 to demand wage increases. The work stoppage will include more than 5,000 workers, including emergency communicators and clerical workers. The length of strikes will likely depend on the result of ongoing negotiations.
Reduced government services, including emergency response, are likely; disruptions to business activities dependent on permit processing are also probable. Activists will likely demonstrate near government buildings.
Plan for disruptions to government services and business activity. Exercise caution near demonstrations. Heed the directives of authorities.
