The Telecommunications Workers Union (TWU) Political Action Committee would like to take this opportunity to remind all TWU members in Alberta that municipal elections are taking place this fall.

  This is your opportunity to not only make your voice heard but an opportunity to ensure that individuals who reflect your values are elected.

The Canadian Labour Congress and the Calgary & District Labour Council are putting on two courses for interested parties.  The courses will take place on Friday, September 10 (6 p.m. – 9 p.m.) and on Saturday, September 11 (9 a.m. – 5 p.m.)

Attendees can choose between the following two courses:

Municipal Fundamentals:  Ever wonder what your city council does, or how it works?  Do you know how a school board trustee impacts the day to day life of your children?  Their role?  We will look at the impact city councils and school boards have on our lives.  Not everybody needs to be a campaign organizer or candidate.  There is a role for you!  If you want to get active in the next municipal election this is the place to start.

Organizer Training:  Campaigns require organizers.  This training will equip participants with in-depth organizing and co-ordinating skills for campaigns.  We will reinforce the importance of campaign strategic planning and the steps required to develop such a plan.  This course will also strengthen skills in volunteer recruitment, leadership, problem solving techniques, coalition strategies, campaign organizing and voter contact.

Please refer to the following link to access the workshop registration form:  http://www.thecdlc.ca/index.php?option=com_joomdoc&task=doc_download&gid=4&Itemid=76

Course location:    Calgary & District Labour Council

                             #321, 3132 – 26 St. NE

If you require more information or are having trouble finding the registration form online, call the Edmonton & District Labour Council at:  (403) 262-2390.  Please note that all TWU members who wish to attend must do so on their own time and personal expense.