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Media Advisory: CUPE Alberta Convention Starts Today in Calgary

CALGARY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CUPE Alberta will hold its annual convention starting today in Calgary at the Sheraton Eau Claire Hotel.

CUPE Alberta represents 40,000 members including workers in the municipal, school district, health care and other public sector workers. The convention is being held amid a strike of 6,600 education workers across the province.

Media are welcome to attend.

Location: Sheraton Suites Calgary, 255 Barclay Place SW

Highlights:

Wednesday, March 19 at 11:00 am: Address by CUPE Alberta President Rory Gill

Thursday, March 20 at 9:20 am: Address by CUPE President Mark Hancock

Friday, March 21 at 9:30 am: Salute to striking education workers

Friday, March 21 at 10:00 am: Address by Alberta NDP leader Naheed Nenshi

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Contacts

Lou Arab, Communications Representative
larab@cupe.ca | 780.271.2722

Industry:

Canadian Union of Public Employees

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Contacts

Lou Arab, Communications Representative
larab@cupe.ca | 780.271.2722

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