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AUPE News & Updates
For immediate release: Friday, August 29, 2003
AUPE barbecue at University of Calgary a huge success
CALGARY – Hundreds of people turned out for an Alberta Union of
Provincial Employees member appreciation barbecue at the University
of Calgary yesterday.
Despite the threat of rain, more than 800 people came to the barbecue
put on by AUPE Local 052, which represents non-academic employees of
the university, between 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.
“It was a fantastic turnout,” said AUPE President Dan MacLennan,
who was at the barbecue. “The council representatives and local
members did an unbelievable job in organizing the event.”
A band, made up mainly of AUPE members, entertained the crowd as they
ate veggie and 100 per cent Alberta beef burgers, in support of the
Alberta beef industry. Door prizes were raffled off and $195 was raised
for the Campus Food Bank in a 50/50 draw.
“People enjoyed the music, the food, and the atmosphere,”
added MacLennan, who took a turn as barbecue chef. “It’s nice
to see so many people from one of AUPE’s largest chapters having
such a good time and building solidarity.”
The barbecue was moved indoors to MacEwan Hall, graciously provided
free of charge by EduCatering, the U of C Students’ Union owned
and operated catering service, when the skies threatened to open up.
Local 052 represents approximately 3,000 employees at the U of C.
Click here
for photos from the event
For more information, contact:
Dan MacLennan, President, AUPE, 780-930-3301 or 780-910-8392 (cellular
phone)
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