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Tuesday, June 12, 2012

Union Members Protest The Federal Government

A few members of the Canadian Auto Workers forming a small protest against the closure of the Coast Guard radio and traffic services in Saint John.

The protest aimed at MP Keith Ashfield who was due to speak at Port Days but couldn't make it due to votes in the House of Commons.

The CAW's Paul Hodder CHSJ News the government plans to close the office in two years and that move will impact 29 jobs.

He says the idea that you can move this service to Nova Scotia and get the same level of service is laughable. 

Hodder says these workers are there to ensure there are no oil spills, accidents or loss of life.