FREDERICTON (April 10, 2013) CUPE NB 50th Annual Convention opens this afternoon in Fredericton. Delegates will discuss why we need a strong union and ways to tackle tough bargaining time in the province.

Paul Booth from the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) will share with the delegates the attacks on public sector Unions they faced in Wisconsin

During this 50th convention, delegates will also recognized CUPE NB past presidents and regional directors.

WHAT: CUPE New Brunswick Annual Convention

WHEN: Wednesday, April 10, 2012, 1 p.m. until
Saturday April 13, 2013

WHERE: Fredericton Inn

GUEST SPEAKERS:
Daniel Légère, CUPE NB President – Wednesday, April 10 at 1:00 p.m.
Paul Moist, CUPE National President – Thursday, April 11 at 10:30 a.m.
Paul Booth, American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) – Friday, April 12 at 9 a.m.
Charles Fleury, CUPE National Secretary-Treasurer – Saturday, April 13 at 11:00 a.m.