You may have seen it, a group of rail workers are on strike at the corner of Buchanon Ave. and Keays St in Dauphin.
Riley Helgeson is the strike leader and says they’re on strike in support of getting a new contract because the old one expired in July.
Helgeson says they’re looking for one thing in particular.
“Better rest rules. We want to be able to have a say in our rest and be fit and ready to go to work and alert and that kind of stuff.”
A couple of other unions from the Parkland such as CUPE have joined them.
Helgeson appreciates all the support they’ve received from the community, adding people have been dropping off coffee and doughnuts in support.
Riley anticipates the group being out there until they have a contract.
