Wednesday, May 01, 2002
TORONTO -- There is some hope that a settlement may soon be reached to end the strike by Ontario civil servants, which is now in its eighth week.
OPSEU President Leah Cassleman says a new government offer is briniging renewed hope for ending the strike.
Hundreds of members of the Ontario Public Service Alliance rallied outside the legislature this morning to boost their spirits. Banging drums and blaring music, the strikers danced, chanted and generally tried to appear upbeat.
But many, like Katharine Duff of Mississauga, admit the walkout is taking its toll.
She says it's ''getting mighty tough,'' adding it's not easy to go seven weeks without pay.
About 30,000 OPSEU members have been off the job since mid-March, while another 15,000 were declared essential services.
TORONTO -- There is some hope that a settlement may soon be reached to end the strike by Ontario civil servants, which is now in its eighth week.
OPSEU President Leah Cassleman says a new government offer is briniging renewed hope for ending the strike.
Hundreds of members of the Ontario Public Service Alliance rallied outside the legislature this morning to boost their spirits. Banging drums and blaring music, the strikers danced, chanted and generally tried to appear upbeat.
But many, like Katharine Duff of Mississauga, admit the walkout is taking its toll.
She says it's ''getting mighty tough,'' adding it's not easy to go seven weeks without pay.
About 30,000 OPSEU members have been off the job since mid-March, while another 15,000 were declared essential services.
