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Why Corner Brook locked out civic centre workers
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22, the City of Corner Brook issued a statement on the issue.
Sherry Hillier has referenced a wage rate of $16.99 per hour.
10, 2026, members of CUPE Local 4386 conducted a strike vote that resulted in the bargaining unit being in a legal strike position.
14, 2026, through public comments made during a media interview by Sherry Hillier.
14, the city was unaware that employees were in a legal position to commence strike action.
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Why Corner Brook locked out civic centre workers
City issues public statement to clarify "some mistruths" about the labour relations issue around the Corner Brook Civic Centre lockout
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By Diane Crocker
Published Oct 23, 2026
Corner Brook City Hall. The Telegram
As the lockout of CUPE Local 4386 workers at the Corner Brook Civic Centre rounded out its second day on Thursday, Oct. 22, the City of Corner Brook issued a statement on the issue.…
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