Archive for November 15, 2011

2012 AFL-CIO Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Observance

REMINDER: REGISTER TODAY!

2012 AFL-CIO Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Observance

The 2012 AFL-CIO Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Observance will be held January 12 – 16 in Detroit, Michigan.  The conference registration fee is $150 until October 31, with late registration at $180 from November 1 to November 30. On-line registration and refund deadlines are November 30, 2011.

The Observance will be held at the MotorCity Casino Hotel.  Lodging for Observance participants is available at the MotorCity Casino Hotel with rooms available at $129 plus 15 percent tax per night (parking included); and the Westin Book Cadillac Hotel, at $119 plus 15 percent tax per night (parking is $10).  Complimentary transportation will be provided between the two hotels.

Conference registration and hotel reservations can be made on-line at http://www.aflcio.org/issues/civilrights/index_2012.cfm.  We encourage you to register today.

Successful CBTU Dinner Dance event

To everyone that attended the CBTU Ontario Chapter’s 15th Annual Awards Dinner Dance & Fundraiser on Saturday night. Thank you for the continued support! Over 400 people enjoyed the food, the key note speakers, the cultural entertainment and especially the dancing!!!!
Janice Gairey, on behalf of the CBTU Ontario Executive Board

People Court VS Harper and his Cronies Hudak and Ford, October 20

People Court VS Harper and his Cronies Hudak and Ford, October 20

The joint event sponsored by LATUC ACLA and CBTU Our Times and the Sam GIndin Chair of Ryerson Social Justice Week!

Great attendance! Over 60 participants from all groups, interactive, participatory! Great food provided by the Afghan Women’s Catering Group. All extra food donated to Occupy Toronto!

Thx to Lino from PSAC for the pictures