FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
MARCH 3, 2000 News Media Advisory Museum workers to management: Cut waste not workers! OTTAWA ….Public
Service Alliance of Canada members working as Security Officers at the Museum of
Civilization in Hull will hold a noon-hour demonstration today to say ‘no’ to
contracting-out and ‘yes’ to respect for the workers. And, in a show of
solidarity and support, these Security Officers will be joined at the demonstration by
other Alliance members working at the Museum. "Laying off the 17 part-time and casual workers at the Museum of
‘Non-Civilization’ and replacing them by a private-for-profit contractor will
reduce the quality of service at an increased cost to Canadian taxpayers," says Ed
Cashman, president of the PSAC’s National Component. "These workers earn an
average of $12 per hour, are dedicated and have, in fact, been praised by their employer
for their superior work. If the museum management wants to reduce costs they should cut
waste and not workers," he adds. The demonstration will be held: Date:
Time: 12 noon to 1 p.m.
Place: Museum of Civilization, 100 Laurier, Hull, Quebec
Spokesperson: Ed Cashman, President, National Component of the PSAC
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For information:
Ed Cashman, president, National Component (613) 560-4301
OR
Pierre Parker, PSAC regional representative, (819) 777-4647
11-030300