CLC executive vice-president Barb Byers talks about economic loss for women, Aboriginal workers, workers of colour, and workers with disability. And now, the public sector is under attack.

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The OFL’s Youth Booster Award goes this year to Debora De Angelis, a union activist who was a founding member of the OFL Youth Committee in 1997. Then a member of UNITE, DeAngelis is now a training and education representative for UFCW Canada.
De Angelis received the award for her initiative, enthusiasm and “never-take-no-for-an-answer” attitude, said [...]

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Here’s a list of events beyond the official convention proceedings.
Women’s Forum
Monday, Nov. 23
7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Civic Ballroom

Human Rights Forum
Tuesday, Nov. 24
7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Civic Ballroom

Youth Forum
7:00 – 8:30 p.m.
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Civic Ballroom North

Aboriginal Circle
4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Thursday, November 26, 2009
City Hall Room

Celebration Tribute
6 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 26, 2009
Grand Ballroom

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