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January 20, 2010
An Urgent Appeal to help Support Disaster Relief in Haiti
Haiti has been hit by the first large earthquake in 240 years leaving
an estimated 3 million Haitians homeless and without access to basic needs.
Sadly, the death toll is growing.
This is a moment in which your solidarity is of critical importance.
Already, across the country, many CUPE Locals including Local 500 have
pledged donations to Haiti. The magnitude of this tragedy means those
donations must continue. From rescue to aid to restoration, Haiti needs
our help.
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January 15, 2010
CUPE 500 members take to the streets against cuts to libraries
Members of Local 500 hit the streets near the Millenium library on Thursday,
January 14 to give out information to the public about cuts to libary
services.
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CUPE 500 library members Phil Dembicki (left) and Monique Woroniak (Right)
leaflet outside Millenium Library
January 13, 2010
CLC Pension Forum - February 22, 2010
The Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) is holding a pension forum on February 22, 2010. This public forum will give you an opportunity to learn more about pensions and give you a better understanding of why the retirement savings of countless workers have been put at risk and what can be done to create a pension system where no one is left behind. Admission is free and members of the public are welcome. Click here to download information poster.
January 11, 2010
Local 500 committees looking for new members
Local 500 has a number of active committees involved in a wide variety of important union work. Some committees are joint and mandated by our contract, while others are established to get results on behalf of union strategic plans and other union initiatives.
The Local is always looking for new members to serve on these committees. The Local 500 website contains a Committee Profile for each committee, including the name of the chairperson. You can visit our committee main page and click on the committee you are interested in.
January 4, 2010
2010 a chance for new direction on public policy, economy, says Moist
The last decade will be remembered as a time when a select few profited
at the expense of many. The next decade should be about giving back,”
says CUPE National President Paul Moist. “Those hit hardest by the recession
will need help getting back on their feet, while newer, better social
policies must be put in place for the security of generations to come.”
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January 4, 2010
Deadline to apply to sit on CUPE's National Committees is January 15
CUPE is asking members to apply to sit on 15 national committees and working groups. The committees advise CUPE's national leadership on their area of involvement. Deadline is Friday, January 15, 2010. » Read more
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