Archive for July, 2009
CBTU Wins the J.S.Woodworth Award
Posted by isabelle in Current News on July 23rd, 2009
At Awards Ceremony
On Tuesday, April 7, 2009, The CBTU Ontario Canada Chapter was presented with the J.S. Woodwarth Award by the NDP Caucus for its outstanding commitment to advancing the rights of minorities and immigrants, and eliminating racism. The presentation was made at the Legislative Building in Queen’s Park Toronto to Andrea McCormack, 1st Vice-President, who accepted on the CBTU’s behalf. Congratulations to all who made this possible!
Awards Ceremony
CBTU Garage Sale
Posted by isabelle in Current News on July 22nd, 2009
The CBTU will be hosting a garage sale on Saturday, August 15, 2009 from 10am to 3pm, on the front lawn of 25 Cecil Street, Toronto, ON. Items for sale include:
- small appliances
- books
- clothing/shoes
- household items
We are looking for volunteers for this event, and are accepting donations as well. For more information, please call Marcia Lopez at (647) 988-9955 or Yvonne Abrahams at (416) 353-2377 .
CBTU Annual Region 1 Conference
Posted by isabelle in Current News on July 22nd, 2009
The CBTU Annual Region 1 Conference, “Our time. Our Future”, will be held from July 23 – 26, 2009 at the Sheraton Atlantic City Convention Center Hotel, 2 Miss America Way, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.A. On site registration costs for CBTU Members or guests are 205.00$.
If you require any additional information concerning the conference, you may contact Mae Lang at (609) 888-5500 , Anna Sutton at (973…, or Angela Blue at (716) 308-0002 . Raffle tickets will be drawn on Saturday, July 25th, and attendance is not required to win.
CBTU is on YouTube!
Posted by isabelle in Current News on July 22nd, 2009
The CBTU Ontario Canada Chapter has a new YouTube Channel. Videos of events the CBTU participates in are uploaded to the site. There are also links to other activist videos. Please take a moment to visit the site at www.youtube.com/user/CBTUCanada.
CBTU Dinner Dance
Posted by isabelle in Current News on July 22nd, 2009
On Saturday November 14, the CBTU will hold its 13th annual Awards Dinner Dance at La Villa Banquet Hall. Single tickets cost $75.00, tables of 8 cost 600$. For ticket information, e-mail CBTU.
Next CBTU Chapter Meeting
Posted by isabelle in Current News on July 22nd, 2009
Our next CBTU general chapter meeting will take place on Wednesday September 23 from 6-8pm at the Ontario Federation of Labour Building, at 15 Gervais Drive 4th floor.