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They warned about what they called dangers to public safety, as well as alleged intimidation and risks to the regional fuel supply.

“We are disappointed in the lack of attention this received from law enforcement and believe that something should be done,” read the Thursday letter.

It also mentioned caltrop devices had punctured tires on five vehicles. And it described a situation when a driver was forced to take a wide turn because of picketers on Jan. 9, causing his truck to enter a ditch.

The trucking company representatives alleged “Unifor vehicles” had followed them in their personal vehicles, “in what can be assumed is an intimidation tactic.”

Scott Doherty, assistant to the national president of Unifor, took issue with all of the allegations in the letters.

“I have no idea what they’re talking about,” he said regarding the reports of intimidation.

Day’s Monday letter covered similar terrain, but in increasingly urgent language.

“I respect the collective bargaining process and understand the positive role that unions can play, but believe that the line should be drawn at illegal activity. Do you condone these tactics? Does RPS condone these tactics?” she asked.

She mentioned the blockade that began at the refinery that morning. She attached pictures of barriers formed by pickup trucks, including one parked across railway tracks near the refinery.

She said the blockade put the truckers inside in an impossible situation.

“Our drivers are being detained against their will and are effectively being held hostage by Unifor,” she wrote.

Day also warned fuel shortages would follow if RPS failed to act.

Doherty said Unifor members let the truckers leave the refinery on Monday as soon as they heard their trucks were loaded inside. As for any risk to the fuel supply, he called that “Co-op’s responsibility.”

On Tuesday, Day told the Leader-Post that she chose to include the premier and two cabinet ministers because they have an ongoing interest in public and highway safety.

She said she received responses from both the provincial and municipal levels of government, but would not expand on who, specifically, communicated with her.