MEDIA ADVISORY: Sudbury’s labour community has a message for Science North/Dynamic Earth: Respect the right of ‘bluecoat’ employees to join a union. Rally/media conference Wednesday, March 5, 12:00 noon

Event Information

Begins: 5 March 2025
Location: Sudbury, ON

SUDBURY, ON –(COMMUNITYWIRE)– Sudbury is a proud union city with a rich worker and labour movement history that are cornerstones of the community.

When the news spread that the mostly young workers at Science North and Dynamic Earth – known affectionately as the ‘bluecoats’ – decided to organize with the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE), it was met with excitement and solidarity among the local labour community.

However, Science North/Dynamic Earth has not responded positively to the workers’ exercising their right to unionize, creating an intimidating atmosphere, sending out anti-union messages on emails and letters to employees’ homes. 

Unions improve wages and benefits for all workers, not just union members. They help reduce income inequality and are a force for good. This is why many in Sudbury’s labour community are joining a solidarity event (Wednesday, March 5, 2025) calling on Science North/Dynamic Earth, to respect the right of their employees to organize a union.

WHO:
Jessica Montgomery, President of Sudbury District Labour Council, Max Lafontaine, President CUPE 4705 and others from the Sudbury labour community

WHAT:
Solidarity rally/media conference in support of Science North/Dynamic Earth employees right to unionize

WHERE:
Ramsey Lake Rd. and Paris St. Sudbury

WHEN:
Wednesday, March 5, 2025, at 12:00 noon

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For information contact:

Stella Yeadon, CUPE Communications
416-559-9300
syeadon@cupe.ca