The CBTU Awards Dinner and Dance held November 14th in Toronto was a tremendous success. Keynote speaker, Christopher Wilson from PSAC, made a riviting speech to the crowd entitled " The Party is Over", speaking to his vision of the role of the labour movement with respect to community building.
Reminder: CBTU Dinner Dance Tonight
Tonight, Saturday November 14, the CBTU will hold its 13th annual Awards Dinner Dance at La Villa Banquet Hall. Single tickets cost $75.00, tables of 8 cost 600$. We hope to see you there!
CBTU Fundraising Catalog
Looking for the perfect Holiday gift or card? The CBTU is putting through weekly orders from the African American Expressions catalogue below (prices in US Funds). Please mail your payment and order to the following address:
Next General Chapter Meeting
Our next CBTU general chapter meeting will take place on Wednesday December 2nd from 6-8pm at the Ontario Federation of Labour Building, at 15 Gervais Drive 4th floor.
CUPW Toronto Local's Report on the CBTU International Convention in Atlanta - May, 2009
Mark Brown, Chief Shop Steward for the CUPW Toronto Local has provided the attached report for members to enjoy!
Looking for CBTU Awards Dinner Tickets?
If you would like to purchase CBTU 13th Annual Awards Dinner Dance & Fundraiser tickets by mail, please print the form attached below and mail it in with your check. We hope to see you there... IT'S TIME FOR COMMUNITY BUILDING!
CBTU New Year's Eve Gala
CBTU will be hosting a New Year's Eve Gala on December 31, 2009 at La Villa Ballroom in Toronto, ON. Tickets ar 125$ per person, which includes a fantastic meal and drinks with champagne served at each table. For more information, please e-mail [email protected] or print the flyer below.
CBTU Wins the J.S.Woodworth Award
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On Tuesday, April 7, 2009, The CBTU Ontario Canada Chapter was presented with the J.S. Woodwarth Award by the NDP Caucus for its outstanding commitment to advancing the rights of minorities and immigrants, and eliminating racism. The presentation was made at the Legislative Building in Queen's Park Toronto to Andrea McCormack, 1st Vice-President, who accepted on the CBTU's behalf. Congratulations to all who made this possible!
CBTU Garage Sale
The CBTU will be hosting a garage sale on Saturday, August 15, 2009 from 10am to 3pm, on the front lawn of 25 Cecil Street, Toronto, ON. Items for sale include:
- small appliances
- books
- clothing/shoes
- household items
We are looking for volunteers for this event, and are accepting donations as well. For more information, please call Marcia Lopez at (647) 988-9955 or Yvonne Abrahams at (416) 353-2377 .
CBTU Annual Region 1 Conference
The CBTU Annual Region 1 Conference, "Our time. Our Future", will be held from July 23 - 26, 2009 at the Sheraton Atlantic City Convention Center Hotel, 2 Miss America Way, Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S.A. On site registration costs for CBTU Members or guests are 205.00$.
