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Local politicians join B.C. Federation of Labour delegates to take minimum wage campaign to Vancouver streets
November 27, 2007
VANCOUVER - Local politicians join over 900 delegates attending the B.C. Federation of Labour's annual Convention in gathering support for the Federation's call for a $10 minimum wage.
Delegates will take to the streets of downtown Vancouver, area Skytrain stations and other public locations to make their case for the $10 minimum wage. As well the Federation's $10 NOW aerial banner will be flying across metro Vancouver skies.
In his opening address yesterday, Federation President, Jim Sinclair pledged to keep up the fight for a $10 minimum wage. Over 50,000 people have signed the Federation's $10 NOW petition, while over 30 municipal councils, the Union of BC Municipalities, and organizations like First Call BC have endorsed the call for a $10 minimum wage.
Wednesday will see Convention addresses from both BC NDP leader, Carole James and Canadian Labour Congress President, Ken Georgetti.
A complete copy of the Agenda will be available to media at the Convention or can be viewed at www.bcfed.ca/convention.
WHO: B.C. Federation of Labour President, Jim Sinclair, joined by labour leaders and local politicians including:
Councillor, Darrell Penner, Port Coquitlam
Councillor, Sav Dhaliwal, Burnaby
Acting Mayor, Bill Harper, New Westminster
Councillor, Raymond Louie, Vancouver
Councillor, Lorrie Williams, New Westminster
WHAT: MINIMUM WAGE EVENT
WHEN: 11:45 AM - TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2007
WHERE: Waterfront Station Seabus Terminal
Please be advised all media representatives will be required to register before proceeding to the media section of the Convention floor.
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For more information contact: Jessie Uppal 604-430-1421 or 604-220-0739.
