Worker Rights in the Gig Economy – Canadian Union of Postal Workers Will Publicly Launch New Campaign

Media Advisory

Toronto, Ontario – The Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW), along with labour and social activists, is holding a press conference on Wednesday, May 1, in Toronto, to publicly launch a new campaign.

As the gig economy grows, so does the use of independent contractors who are entirely unprotected. This campaign, believed to be the first of its kind in Canada, will address the rights of these workers.

What:

Press Conference to publicly announce new campaign to defend the rights of gig economy workers.

Who:

Megan Whitfield, President, CUPW Toronto local

Deena Ladd, Coordinator, Toronto Workers Action Centre

Hunter Sanassian, bike courier 

When:

10 am

Where:

Centre for Social Innovation

Atrium

192 Spadina Ave

Toronto, ON M5T 2C2

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For more information: CUPW Communications - [email protected], (613) 882-2742