Striking Dominion workers have formed a human solidarity chain at Kevin’s No Frills in Paradise.
Unifor says the action is part of the campaign to get Loblaw to return to the bargaining table with a fair offer. The union is asking No Frills customers to show support for the workers by shopping elsewhere.
The human chain is connected by six-foot-long “ropes of hope” to allow the workers to physically distance during the information picket. The workers are distributing an information flyer.
They are not preventing customers from going into the supermarket, however, they are making pleas to the people in line asking them to consider shopping elsewhere.
The union says Loblaw continues to sell its products at No Frills. Dominion workers have been on strike since August 22.
Carolyn Wrice, Unifor Local 597 President, says workers can’t thank the public enough for their support.
She says members have made it loud and clear that they will continue to strike as long as they have to; they just want a fair deal.
Dominion workers are asking people not to shop at Kevin’s No Frills or Shoppers Drug Mart (which is also owned by Loblaw) as strike action continues. @VOCMNEWS pic.twitter.com/78MaiUxBA8
— Jolene Grimes (@JGrimesVOCM) October 8, 2020
