Ontario Federation of Labour's province-wide campaign coming to Sault Ste. Marie on June 3; 'For far too long, working people have paid the price for crises we didn’t create'
The Ontario Federation of Labour brings its new campaign tackling the high cost of living to Sault Ste. Marie with a June 3 rally in front of the office of MPP Ross Romano from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.
As Ontarians face skyrocketing inflation, wage suppression, and a crumbling public health care system, this new campaign brings people together to say Enough is Enough, according to a news release. "For far too long, working people have paid the price, for crises we didn’t create. We’re fighting for solutions to help working people instead of making our lives more difficult," said OFL President Patty Coates in the release.The campaign began on Jan. 28. During the launch speakers did not shy away from discussion about the possibility of a province-wide general strike. speaking about the steps and mass support necessary to achieve it.
“We know that Ontarians are fed up and want action now,” said Coates. “This campaign provides a framework to do the hard work of getting organized in every part of the province. That starts with one-on-one conversations with co-workers, neighbours, family, and friends. That will lay the groundwork for a major escalation to ensure that we cannot be ignored.”
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