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In photos: USW Local 4820 picket line

April 29, 2024
A group of people standing side-by-side, outdoors at a picket line.

On Fri., Apr. 26, 2024, District 6 Director Myles Sullivan dropped by the USW Local 4820 picket line to offer solidarity and support on behalf of District 6 members across Ontario and Atlantic Canada.

Members of Local 4820 work at Magellan Aerospace, which assembles parts for aircraft, defence and space agencies around the world. These members have been on the picket line since March 21st. They’re fighting the good fight for improved wages and much-needed improvements to their pensions and benefits.

We’ve got your back, as long as it takes, for you to get a fair contract!

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