Category Archives: Federal Election 2011

Memorials for Jack Layton in BC

Posted on 26/08/2011 by Alastair

Jack Layton gave a rousing speech at the 2011 CLC Conference
Jack Layton’s Service
Join Together to Watch and Remember

 

Vancouver
Canada Place Outdoor Video Screen
999 Canada Place (near waterfront skytrain)
10:00 am – Outdoor gathering
11:00 am – Watch Service on Outdoor Screen

Prince Rupert
Ocean View Pub
950 1st Avenue West
11:00am

Kitimat
CAW Hall
233 Enterprise Ave
11:00am

Terrace
Community Room – Skeena Mall
4741 Lakelse Avenue
11:00am

Smithers
Alpenhorn Pub
1261 Main [...]

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Jack Layton’s Final Message to Canadians

Posted on 22/08/2011 by Alastair

Written 2 days before his passing
August 20, 2011
Toronto, Ontario
Dear Friends,
Tens of thousands of Canadians have written to me in recent weeks to wish me well. I want to thank each and every one of you for your thoughtful, inspiring and often beautiful notes, cards and gifts. Your spirit and love have lit up my home, [...]

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Jack Layton’s Passing

Posted on 22/08/2011 by Alastair

 
Jack Layton gave a rousing speech at the 2011 CLC Conference
The Machinists Union mourns the passing of Jack Layton. Jack was Leader of Canada’s New Democrats and of Canada’s Official Opposition. He was 61 years old.
Jack’s vision and his tireless energy transformed the NDP into Canada’s official
opposition. He was someone who believed in social democracy [...]

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Message of support to Jack Layton as he receives treatment

Posted on 27/07/2011 by Alastair

 
Jack,
On behalf of the entire Machinists membership, I want to commit to you our complete cooperation while you step away to take care of your health. Furthermore, I want to send a message of support in this new battle and let you know that the Machinists, as always, are prepared to do whatever is necessary, [...]

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Conservative Government Imposes Harsh Conditions on Postal Workers

Posted on 21/06/2011 by Alastair

June 20, 2011
For Immediate Release
CUPW picketline at main sorting plant in Victoria
OTTAWA – The federal government’s back-to-work bill penalizes postal workers and rewards Canada Post for locking out employees and stopping mail delivery nationwide.
The bill legislates wage increases that fall significantly below Canada Post’s last offer. Canada Post’s last offer was 1.9% in 2011, 2012 [...]

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