On November 16, York Region Council voted to take away public holidays for retail workers in every city and town in the region.
Despite a request to allow one month of public consultation, the decision was pushed through council in one sitting.
That means that retail workers will have to be available 364 days a year to work – only Christmas Day is exempt. Why the urgency? Why wasn't the public notified? And most importantly, why weren't those who work ever asked for their opinion?
Working people deserve some time to spend with their families and loved ones. Please ask your regional councillor to allow the people of York Region to have a say on this important matter.
Please visit yorkregionspeaksout.ca to fill an online petition. Make your voice heard on this important issue.
