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A regional council meeting in Waterloo, Ontario, was disrupted Wednesday as striking workers shouted “shame” at councillors. The workers, joined by labor leaders, gathered outside before entering the meeting, where they called out officials by name and blew a horn. The strike, now in its third week, involves workers in public services like water, road maintenance, and emergency vehicle upkeep, who are demanding higher wages. The union accuses the region of backing out of a previous contract offer, though both sides recently exchanged proposals. Local officials say they remain open to negotiations.