TO: All Edmonton Area Union Local Presidents FROM: Terry Jardine, President, CUPE Local 30 SUBJECT: Lyle & Marie McCann Fund Brothers and Sisters, We are calling on all of you to come to the aid of one of our brothers in his family’s time of trial. As you are no doubt aware, the aunt and uncle of our brother CUPE Local 30 member Mike McCann have been missing since July 3, 2010 when they set out to join family members on a camping trip. Lyle and Marie never turned up at the appointed rendezvous point. Their children and the authorities have been investigating their disappearance and searching for them ever since. The family has established a trust fund to help intensify and expand the search for Lyle and Marie. CUPE Local 30 is asking all our brothers and sisters to show solidarity and help us collect donations to be contributed to the trust fund as a whole, on behalf of all unions in greater Edmonton. Please ask your members to send or drop off their donations to CUPE Local 30 at the address to the left of this message. Cheques should be made out to "Bret McCann In Trust". The pool of collected money will then be delivered to the family in St. Albert for deposit to their trust fund. We will be pleased to answer any questions you may have; our contact information is also provided here on the left. In solidarity, Terry Jardine, President CUPE Local 30
Once again, AUPE's Women's Committee is hosting their annual Grandparents' Day BBQ at the Legislature Grounds (Band Shell) on September 9, 2010 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The intent of this event is to bring awareness to the inadequate funding to Long Term Care facilities in Alberta, as well as health care cuts that directly affect seniors. Last year this event happened to coincide with HSAA's Board meeting so Board members and staff attended. AUPE has extended an invitation to HSAA, once again, so if you are available that day please head on down to the legislature grounds for a hotdog/hamburger and drink and show your support for Alberta Seniors.
HSAA will soon be conducting ratifi cation votes online. In order to participate in this process you will have to be a member of HSAA, have your membership number and a member account on our website (www.hsaa.ca). If you are not sure if you are a member or do not have your membership card/number please call our Edmonton offi ce and speak with: Tammie – 780-969-2954 Lindsay – 780-969-2948 Michelle – 780-969-2928 Out of town? Please call our toll free number: 1-800-252-7904 to inquire.
Following meetings with Pharmacy Technicians around the province, a group of 15 members volunteered to work with HSAA on formulating a response to the process proposed by the Alberta College of Pharmacists to achieve licensing/regulation of Pharmacy Technicians.
