Sudbury Streeters - Strikers landing new jobs

The majority of residents Northern Life spoke to said they think the strikers who land jobs take away employment that belongs to others. Not one of those interviewed wanted to appear on camera, because they said they feared their opinions would lead to harassment. File photo.Video

By: Heather Green-Oliver - Sudbury Northern Life Staff - Feb 08, 2010 | 16 Comments (16)

Northern Life took to the street to ask what people think about striking workers finding other work. Does it make it harder for those who are not on strike, but out of work, to find jobs in Greater...

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