FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 12, 1998Union leaders visit Peace River as part of province-wide tour PEACE RIVER - The two executive officers of Alberta's largest labour organization - the Alberta Federation of Labour - will be in Peace River this week to host a public meeting. AFL President Audrey Cormack and Secretary Treasurer Les Steel will preside over an open public forum on Tuesday, January 13th. The meeting will be held at 7:00 p.m. at the Peace River office of the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees (AUPE) located at 10036 - 100 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 workplaces 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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