The union will not be broken.

That was the message during a noon-hour rally on the picket line in front of the Co-op Refinery near Regina.

Local 594 President Kevin Bittman says the company is spending millions of dollars flying in replacement workers while conducting a misinformation campaign against its unionized workers.

He called for Co-op to return to the bargaining table but said the union will not make concessions on the pension provisions gained in the previous collective agreement.

Unifor National Secretary-Treasurer Lana Payne told workers and their supporters the union’s fight will escalate.

Payne suggested everyone “stay tuned” for the very bright light that will be shone on the replacement workers accusing Co-op of trying to break the union.

She also issued a call of action for Unifor members across Canada to come to Saskatchewan and show their support by joining Refinery workers on the picket line.

Unifor claims Co-op is jeopardizing safety and production by continuing to run the refinery with unqualified workers and inexperienced managers.

About 800 unionized workers were locked out on December 5th.