Upcoming meetings

We have several meetings and training upcoming in April. Please mark your calendar.

Local 30048 Meeting
Monday, April 8, 2013
7 pm
Lethbridge Research Centre Cafeteria Conference Room

Agenda:
Local By-law changes
Local Dues Increase
Bargaining update
If you wish to add an agenda item, please contact Stephanie Erb at stephanieerb68@yahoo.ca by Apr 1/13. Please plan to attend.  

Questions? Contact any current executive member. 


Lethbridge Area Council Meeting
Tuesday, April 9, 2013
6pm
Community Room, Lethbridge Police Station

Special guest: PSAC National President Robyn Benson

Please RSVP to gkrokosh@shaw.ca as food/beverages will be provided.
All PSAC members in Lethbridge Area in good standing are welcome to attend.


Lethbridge District Labour Council meeting
Wednesday, April 10, 2013
7pm
3305-18 Ave N Lethbridge AB

Contact a member of your local executive if you are interested in attending.


Also coming up this month -
Lethbridge Area Women's Committee meeting
Strike Preparation Training

International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination

Background:
The International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination is observed annually on 21 March. On that day, in 1960, police opened fire and killed 69 people at a peaceful demonstration in Sharpeville, South Africa, against the apartheid "pass laws". Proclaiming the Day in 1966, the General Assembly called on the international community to redouble its efforts to eliminate all forms of racial discrimination. 


2013 Theme: "Racism and Sport"
"We must join forces to end racism, and sport can help reach this goal. On this International Day, let us recommit to ending racial discrimination and realizing our vision of justice, equality and freedom from fear for all."
Secretary-General United Nations Ban Ki-moon

For more information:
http://www.un.org/en/events/racialdiscriminationday/

What can you do?
http://www.un.org/en/letsfightracism/

Town Hall Discussion on Provincial Budget 2013 - Thursday March 14 7pm

PSAC will have a table at this event. We encourage members to come and speak out for quality, public services.

BetterWayAlberta.ca

International Women's Day

Event in Lethbridge on Friday. Please join us in celebrating International Women's Day!

Upcoming Education in Lethbridge

“Talking Union Basics/Local Officers Training”
Friday, March 22, 5:30 - 8:30 pm
Saturday, March 23, 8:30 - 4:30 pm
Sunday, March 24, 8:30 - 4:30 pm
Sign-up Deadline: March 8, 2013
Members may choose to attend either course offered, or both over the course of the weekend.
Please talk to a member of the Local 30048 executive for more information and to sign up.

Are you interested in labour history? Knowing more about your rights and responsibilities? Understanding your collective agreement? Talking Union Basics is a great place to start. We encourage all members to take this course.