MEDIA ADVISORY: Thunder Bay library workers to mark two-week anniversary of strike at solidarity rally on Thursday evening

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Postmedia has not reviewed the content. by Business Wire MEDIA ADVISORY: Thunder Bay library workers to mark two-week anniversary of strike at solidarity rally on Thursday eveningAuthor of the article:THUNDER BAY, Ontario — Striking workers at the Thunder Bay Public Library (TBPL) will mark the two-week anniversary of their strike during an indoor rally at the Da Vinci Centre in Thunder Bay on Thursday at 6:00 p.m.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLYSubscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Exclusive articles from Barbara Shecter, Joe O'Connor, Gabriel Friedman, and others.Daily content from Financial Times, the world's leading global business publication.Unlimited online access to read articles from Financial Post, National Post and 15 news sites across Canada with one account.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLESSubscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Exclusive articles from Barbara Shecter, Joe O'Connor, Gabriel Friedman and others.Daily content from Financial Times, the world's leading global business publication.Unlimited online access to read articles from Financial Post, National Post and 15 news sites across Canada with one account.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLESCreate an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one account.Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments.Enjoy additional articles per month.Get email updates from your favourite authors.THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK.Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one accountShare your thoughts and join the conversation in the commentsEnjoy additional articles per monthGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountOver 70 TBPL workers, who are represented by CUPE 3120 and CUPE 87-18, have been on strike since October 15, when management walked away from the table.“We have been overwhelmed by the community’s support,” said Margaret Demillo, President of CUPE 3120, which represents over 60 TBPL workers. “We will be celebrating that solidarity at this evening’s rally, and thanking our supporters.”This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.Over 800 community members have sent letters in support of the striking workers to all members of the Library Board and City Council, generating more than 14,000 email messages. The union is also aware that supporters have logged hundreds of phone calls to the Mayor and Council, urging them to call on the Library Board to get back to the bargaining table.Get the latest headlines, breaking news and columns.By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder.The next issue of Top Stories will soon be in your inbox.We encountered an issue signing you up. Please try again“It’s really been heartening when members of the public, especially library users, stop by to visit us on the picket lines,” said Deryk Fournier, President of CUPE 87-18, which represents seven TBPL librarians. “We want to share those positive stories with our members at tonight’s rally.”Solidarity Rally & SocialThursday, October 29, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.Da Vinci Centre, 340 Waterloo Street South, Thunder Bay (Members of the unions’ Executive Committees, along with trade union and community allies, will deliver speeches at this evening’s rally.CUPE 3120 represents the Library Assistants, Library Technicians, Custodian, Maintenance Persons, Cleaners, Network and Software Support Analysts, Community Facilitators, and Finance Staff from the Thunder Bay Public Library.CUPE 87-18 represents seven full-time librarians from the Thunder Bay Public Library.Strike photos and video are available here: https://bit.ly/tblwfbView source version on businesswire.com: For more information, please contact:This advertisement has not loaded yet.Notice for the Postmedia NetworkThis website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. 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