Rogers contract techs still on strike

TORONTO – The Communications, Energy and Paperworkers Union used a certain tennis tournament as a backdrop to remind folks that some of its members who are contract technicians that do install and maintenance work for Rogers Communications are still walking the picket line. “Tennis season is in full swing at the Rogers Cup, but one of the most unreported matches is taking place between the telecommunication giant and the technicians that deliver its services. Some of Rogers' technician staff have been on strike for two months in a bid to secure a first work contract,” reads the release. "While Rogers...