Unionized city workers have officially begun their strike against the municipality while demanding wage increases.
About 50 city employees were picketing outside of city hall on 52 Street on Wednesday at approximately 8:30 a.m.
Many of them were waving Public Service Alliance of Canada flags, holding signs and cheering when passing motorists honked their horns.
City workers Geraldine Penney and Reilly Hinchey described the -27 C morning as SA国际影视传媒渃old and frustrating.SA国际影视传媒�
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The unions have not revealed publicly what their demands are in terms of wage increases.
Hinchey said she too was encouraged by people supporting each other.
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Penney commented on the moral support they were receiving from people driving by and honking.
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Hinchey said she didnSA国际影视传媒檛 know where they would be protesting or for how long that day or the plans for the following day.
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Penney said they would know by 6 p.m. where they would be the following day.
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