Fightback supporters at EasyPark, members of CUPE 1004, have initiated a campaign against unsafe working conditions at their workplace. The CBC has picked up this campaign through their “Go Public” investigative news section:
“McDonald’s exhaust making us sick, underground parkade workers say“
For years, workers at EasyPark in Vancouver have been subjected to toxic fumes vented from the restaurants above the parking lot at the Public Library. These obnoxious fumes vent directly into the work area and are not only unpleasant, but a serious health hazard to the workers at this lot. This must change. Work Safe BC recently ordered the City of Vancouver to correct this problem. Instead of moving the vents out of this workspace, they have chosen to appeal the order. It seems the Parking Corporation of Vancouver would rather subject their workers to these cruel conditions than spend the money to bring their ventilation up to par. Members of CUPE 1004 are demanding that the city drop this appeal and immediately fix the problem.
We are asking our supporters to send emails to Mayor Gregor Robertson asking him to step in and drop the appeal.
gregor.robertson@vancouver.ca
***Sample Letter***
To Mayor Gregor Robertson,
I have recently learned of the appalling conditions workers at EasyPark are subjected to. Nobody should have to work in an environment polluted by deep fryer exhaust. I am writing to you to demand that you immediately step in and drop the appeal of the Work Safe BC compliance order.
Thank you for your time.
See Also:
CBC News
- McDonald’s exhaust making us sick, underground parkade workers say
- Parking attendants who work in booths next to an exhaust vent used by a McDonald’s in Vancouver said they are literally sick after years of breathing foul fumes from the restaurant. The headaches kicked in within an hour of showing up,” said Jim Mulally, who worked as an attendant in the parkade for two years.
