Western Municipal Conference begins in Regina

[Jun 10, 2010 10:43 AM]

REGINA: – About 140 civic workers from across western Canada will gather in Regina beginning on June 10 for a three-day conference organized by the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE).

This Western Municipal Conference features workshops and plenary discussions on a range of topics including:

Thursday, June 10: 2 p.m.

"The Need for Pension Plan Reform", led by CUPE’s Pension Campaign

Co-ordinator Leanne MacMillan

Friday, June 11: 9:30 a.m.

"Upgrading and protecting our municipal assets: The case for a National Wastewater Treatment Fund" led by CUPE National President Paul Moist

Friday, June 11: 11 a.m.

"Taxation, the public sector and the CFIB," led by CUPE Economist Toby Sanger

CUPE, Canada’s largest union, represents nearly 600,000 Canadians from coast-to-coast-to coast, including 120,000 civic employees.

CUPE is committed to enhancing and protecting municipal services, not only on behalf of our members, but on behalf of all Canadians living in urban and rural communities who depend on these services every day.

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For more information contact: Aina Kagis at 306-527-2014

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