FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 19, 1998
Cormack plans to join hospital strikers on the picket line
Workers deserve public support, says AFL president
EDMONTON -- In the event of a strike at Edmonton-area hospitals, Audrey Cormack, president of the Alberta Federation of Labour, will join strikers on the picket line.
Cormack will join the picket line outside the University Hospital at 6 a.m. tomorrow morning.
"These workers are taking a very courageous stand," says Cormack. "They are standing up in defense of high-quality, public health care. Their goal is a goal that is shared by most Albertans. They deserve the respect and the active support of the public."
For more information call:
Audrey Cormack, President at 483-39021 or
Gil McGowan, Director of Communications at 483-3021
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