FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 23, 1998Union leaders visit Red Deer as part of province-wide tour RED DEER - The two executive officers of Alberta's largest labour organization - the Alberta Federation of Labour - will be in Red Deer this week to host a public meeting. AFL President Audrey Cormack and Secretary Treasurer Les Steel will preside over an open public forum on Wednesday, February 25th. The meeting will be held at 7:00 p.m. at the Red Deer Public Library, located at 4818 - 49 Street. "Our main audience will be trade unionists, especially people from unions affiliated with the AFL," says Cormack. "But we are also extending invitations to all concerned citizens. In particular, we will be opening the door to seniors, students, community activists, the unemployed and many others. Everyone is welcome." Cormack says the meeting is aimed at encouraging open public debate on a wide range of social, economic and political issues. "We'll be talking about workplace issues like wages and job security," says Cormack. "But we'll also be talking about all those things that can enhance the quality of life here in Alberta - like a healthy environment and well-funded public services." "Our goal is to get people thinking about where they want the province to be in 10 or 20 years. And we want to talk about how individuals, unions and community groups can work together to build towards that vision."
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