1/25/2010

February 12 Fundraiser for Local Strikers


The St. Catharines & District Labour Council is having a big fundraiser for local workers who are on strike and you're invited to attend on Friday, February 12 starting at 6:00 pm. The event will be held at the CAW Local 199 Hall, 124 Bunting Rd. in St. Catharines. Tickets are $10 each and can be purchased in advance. The event will feature live entertainment, a DJ, games, draws and event tables. For more information phone (905) 934-6233 or email ballen@cogeco.ca

The keynote speakers for this event will be Ontario Federation of Labour President Sid Ryan and Ontario New Democratic Party leader Andrea Horvath

Music by "Driven"

UPDATE: OVER $4000. WAS RAISED THROUGH THE EVENT. MANY THANKS TO ALL THOSE WHO HELPED TO MAKE IT A SUCCESS. THE STRIKE IS CONTINUING AND FURTHER SUPPORT ACTIVITY WILL FOLLOW.