Locked out CEP workers want to send a message to Farmers Dairy Cooperative and they're shouting it in the streets.
The local employees rallied with fellow union members in downtown Halifax today in a demonstration five-hundred people strong.
Union workers are asking for secure pensions, improved training and regular hours without forced labour.
Local strike captain, Frank Davis says they've added a plea for 'anti-scab legislation' to their growing list of concerns.
Farmers Dairy says the non-unionized workers they now employ are well qualified and trained
Davis disagrees. He says they pose a threat to public safety.
“No way they are qualified to do our jobs. It takes two years to just learn certain machines in there. You can't just have a scab worker come in to make milk,” says Davis.
Men have been off the job and on the picket line since July 10th.
Farmers Dairy could not be reached for further comment at this time.