Frontline public sector workers are urging Canada's first ministers to make funding for public services and social programs a priority in the federal economic stimulus package.
Ottawa (14 Jan. 2009) - As Canada’s first ministers prepare to meet in Ottawa, frontline workers in health care, community-based social services and the justice system are urging the leaders to increase funding for public services and social programs as a way to stabilize the economy and protect vulnerable families from the worst of a recession.
The prime minister is meeting with Canada's premiers and territorial leaders in Ottawa on January 16 to discuss the economic crisis. The federal government will table a budget on January 27 and it is expected to include a significant economic stimulus package.
WHAT
Media conference
WHERE
Charles Lynch Room, 130-S Centre Block, Parliament Hill, Ottawa
WHEN
Thursday, January 15th, 1:30 p.m.
WHO
Members of the National Union of Public and General Employees (NUPGE), one of Canada’s largest labour organizations. NUPGE members are frontline workers in the health care system, in community-based social services and in the justice system.
Further information:
Mike Luff, NUPGE Coordinator of Research and Communications, cell phone (613) 852-5002, office (613) 228-9800
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