RALLY FOR RESPECT

Community Day of Action in Toronto

1 p.m. Saturday, April 9, 2011

Rally at Dundas Square

followed by a march to Toronto City Hall

What’s at Stake?

• Services and programs that serve every resident and community, such as libraries, child care and recreation centres
• TTC serving all neighbourhoods
• Environmental leadership in challenging climate change
• Keeping public control of public services, such as garbage pickup
• Safeguarding vital public assets, such as housing
• Good jobs and the fundamental rights of workers

Take Action

On Saturday, April 9, 2011, rally at Dundas Square (Yonge & Dundas) and march to Toronto City Hall to defend our communities, public services and good jobs. Together, we can stop cuts, closures, user fees and privatization that will hurt every person and every neighbourhood in Toronto. Let’s speak up before it spreads to every city and town in Ontario.

Join in on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/RespectToronto and/or contact RespectToronto@gmail.com for More Information

***MEETING REMINDER***

General Meeting

Sunday, April 10, 2011
10:00 a.m.
Ontario Federation of Labour
15 Gervais Drive, Don Mills

ATU Supports the Japan Earthquake Fundraiser

Dear Brothers and Sisters,

The powerful 8.9 magnitude earthquake struck Japan on March 11^th, 2011.  The worst in Japan's history, the earthquake triggered a tsunami warning across 20 countries along the Pacific coast and hit the Eastern Coast of Japan which devastated the region.  The Red Cross’ response was immediate.  Local volunteers have been working around the clock to support emergency response efforts including evacuation, search and rescue and emergency first aid.

In response to both the urgency and employee concern, ATU Canada is partnering with the Canadian Red Cross to assist in providing immediate relief and aid to the victims of the Japan Earthquake and subsequent Tsunami.

The ATU Canadian Council has made a contribution to kick-start the Japan Earthquake / Tsunami fundraiser.  We invite everyone to support this worthwhile and urgent fundraising appeal by visiting www.redcross.ca/atu and completing the form.  Everyone who makes a donation will then receive an electronic tax receipt.

We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks for your contribution to this urgent appeal.

In Solidarity,

Executive Board
ATU Local 1587

In Memory of our brother Kirk Bliss

Kirk Bliss December 15, 1951 - February 27, 2011

Passed away suddenly at home on Sunday, February 27, 2011 in his 60th year. Beloved husband of Bonnie. Loving father of Martin and his wife Jaime, Brooke and her husband Andrew. He will be sadly missed by his grandchildren Jade, Kiera and Hailey. Loving son of Thomas and the late Beatrice. Dear brother of Susan, Garnett, Stacey and Robyn. Fondly remembered by his many friends. A Complete Memorial Service will be held at PINE HILLS CEMETERY & VISITATION CENTRE, 625 Birchmount Rd., Scarborough (north of St. Clair Ave. E., 416-267-8229) on Wednesday, March 2nd at 11 a.m. with visitation one hour prior. If desired, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. For further details or for online condolences please visit http://www.etouch.ca/.