[BC_Labour_E-NEWS] August 1, 2002

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BC LABOUR E-NEWS
Issue #32 - August 2, 2002 

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Hydro's private partner blacklisted in California
California won't be dealing with Accenture, one of 21 
companies that California Treasurer Phil Angelides says 
undermines the financial markets and shirks 
responsibility by hiding in Bermuda. The controversial 
company signed a deal July 19 with BC Hydro to provide 
core customer, financial and technological operations.
MORE:
< http://www.bcfed.com/NEWS/Enews/Enews.htm#hydro >

PRIVATIZATION OF LIQUOR DISTRIBUTION COULD INCREASE 
SOCIAL COSTS
The controversial July 24 Liberal announcement to 
increase private sector involvement in the sales and 
distribution of liquor in British Columbia has drawn 
sharp criticism throughout the province.

MORE:
< http://www.bcfed.com/NEWS/Enews/Enews.htm#ldb >

CITIZENS CONTINUE HUNGER STRIKE TO SAVE LOCAL SCHOOL
Residents in Wells, BC have been taking the closure of 
the town's only elementary school very seriously.

MORE:
< http://www.bcfed.com/NEWS/Enews/Enews.htm#wells > 

GLASGOW HOSPITAL DROPS DEAL WITH SODEXHO
The Hospital Employees' Union announced July 30 that 
Glasgow's Victoria infirmary has dumped Sodexho, the firm 
that held a private cleaning contract for the facility.

MORE:
< http://www.bcfed.com/NEWS/Enews/Enews.htm#sodexho >

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EVENTS

RICHMOND LIBERAL RIDING AGM 
Wednesday, August 07, 2002 at 6:00 PM
The Richmond Liberal Riding is having an AGM. Join us for 
a rally and tell the Liberals how you feel about cuts to 
public services:
August 7
6:00 p.m.
Thompson Community Centre
5151 Granville Avenue
Richmond, BC

For more information: Ann Chambers 604-215-1499

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JOIN THE CARAVAN FOR CARE 
Friday, August 16, 2002 at 9:00 AM
Stop gutting public health care 

Event locations: 
9:00 a.m. Banner painting 
10:00 a.m. Caravan moves out 
Best Western Rainbow Country Inn 
43871 Industrial Way, Chilliwack 

12:30 p.m. Arrive at Fraser Health Authority offices 
10233-153 Street, Surrey 

Bring your wheels, decorate vehicles with messages about 
the cuts to health care, or have fun hitching a ride in 
the caravan. The Caravan for Care will "observing the 
speed limit" as we convoy down the freeway from 
Chilliwack to the Fraser Health Authority offices in 
Surrey. 

Please let us know if you are bringing a car in the 
caravan or if you need a ride at 604-456-7008 or 
mabbs at heu.org 

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MID ISLAND STRONG COMMUNITIES COALITION BARBEQUE
Saturday August 11
1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
OAP Hall
2465 Labieaux Road
Nanaimo

Bring your own fixings to the even, located off Bowen 
Road, one block north of the Mid Island Co-op and Credit 
Union.

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BC DAY OF MOURNING
Monday, August 5
12 noon
Centennial Park
Salt Spring Island

Join the Coalition of Concerned Citizens for an informal 
BC Day picnic. Features speakers, entertainment and an 
open mike.

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FEDERATED ANTI-POVERTY GROUP CONFERENCE 
Sunday, October 06, 2002 to Wednesday, October 09, 2002 
This anti-poverty group has been having a annual 
conference with groups from BC for 25 years. 
Connecting Legal Services, Womens Groups, Advocacy 
Groups, Disability Groups, Metal Health Groups, Union 
Groups, and volunteers. 
The cost is approximately $400.00 for 5 days. 
Info: Rhonda Dyck

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