Durham Region’s inside workers on strike

Posted June 19, 2014 6:47 am.

This article is more than 5 years old.

Durham Region’s 1,600 inside workers have walked off the job Thursday after contract negotiations broke down.

Daycare workers, public health inspections, traffic operations, and other workers represented by CUPE Local 1764 started the work stoppage at 6 a.m.

Durham Region officials said contingency plans are in place for essential services. Updates will be posted on its website durham.ca/strike.

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