National Committees meet, grab headlines in Halifax
UFCW Canada National Council Committees recently met in Halifax to evaluate ongoing projects, discuss upcoming initiatives, and, for one group, make front page news.
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Education & Political Action Committee (EPAC) pictured in Halifax. From left to right: Andrew Burton, Local 1869; Marv Funk, Local 1977; Kelly Nicholas, Local 175; Dan Gilbert, Local 1000A; Paul Meinema, National Office; Premier Dexter; Tim Hosford, National Office; Andre Gingras, Local 501; Olivia Maude Cournoyer, Local 500; Michelle Masserey, Local 832; Harry Sutton, Local 175; and Bob Linton, National Office. |
The EPAC also reviewed the curriculum for a new Lobbying course that will be launched in the coming weeks, and went over the final details for the first-ever UFCW Canada Political Action Conference, scheduled to be held in Ottawa from November 1 to 3.
Human Rights, Equity & Diversity (HRED)
The National Human Rights, Equity & Diversity Committee is scheduled to meet later this month.