Labour Council Bus to Niagara on February 22, 2020

The Conservatives Convention is in Niagara and we are planning a massive protest and actions to send them the message that the labour movement is standing up for union rights, strong public education and all public services and decent work for all!  Get on the bus and lets send a power collective message to Premier Ford and his government!

Departing:     8:00 amLocation:       Argyle Mall 1925 Dundas St. EastParking:         Excellent accessRally in Niagara:  1030 am – 12:30 pmReturning:     Directly after the rallyFirst come first serve for seats !!!Let’s fill the BUS !!!!Contact Tina Stevens to register charmcentral@gmail.com

Or if you make your own way to Niagara, see you there. Email localceiu581@gmail.com to meet up.

Thu Trinh from CEIU local 581 was in attendance.

https://www.ceiu-seic.ca/convention_call_2020

Greetings,

The Ontario Federation of Labour (OFL) is calling for a mass rally outside the Progressive Conservative Policy Convention at the Scotiabank Convention Centre in Niagara Falls on February 22 at 10:30 am.

Join thousands of union and community activists in demanding the government investment in public services, education and health care.

What:              Rally at PC Convention
When:             February 22 at 10:30 am
Where:           Scotiabank Convention Centre (6815 Stanley Ave., Niagara Falls)

RSVP  online here: https://www.powerofmany.ca/the_people_vs_conservative_cuts_rally?utm_campaign=20200131news&utm_medium=email&utm_source=ofl

Let us stand together to demand policies that put workers and public services first and let us work towards strengthening our communities.

In Solidarity,

Sharon DeSousa,
PSAC Ontario Regional Executive Vice-President

Thanks to members for participating. Apologies for the technical difficulties with the phone ins- (we have learned from that experience)

Thank you to speakers Crystal Warner, CEIU National Executive Vice President (who also did daytime meet and greets!), Lyle Gall, CEIU Ontario Regional Council Southwest Rep and Travis Lahnalampi, Ontario National Vice President and PA Bargaining Team Member.

Updated local executive members: Sara Johnson- president, Ismael Sanchez- vice-president, London, Scott McIntosh- VP Satellites, Randy Meyer-VP IRCC, Secretary- Doug Muggah, Treasurer- Sandy Snider, Stewards- Thu Trinh, Kaila Levola, Lynn Berdan, Tricia Herbert, Barb Annuziello*** thank you to our outgoing executive members, Melissa Boucher and Stacey Duffield for their efforts and dedication***

Crystal Warner, our CEIU National Executive Vice President, will be in the London office today for a tour and in 6^th Floor Lunch room during the Lunch Breaks (12pm to 1:30pm) and Afternoon Breaks (2:30pm to 3:30pm).

Come meet her! She will also be attending the AGM union meeting tonight.