Monday, September 13, 2010

Cupe Local 2745 Picket Juneau's Office.

Members of Cupe Local 2475 on the picket line today outside of Annabelle Juneau's office as they continue to fight for a contract. the group has been with one for 19 months now.

Today they are asking for your support for their educational staff by asking the public to call or write Premier Graham and ask him llive up to his last Election promise by investing in Educational support staff.


Police Seek Help In B&E

 RCMP are asking for the public’s help in solving a break and enter in Johnson Settlement over the Labour Day Weekend.

Approximately $5000 worth of items, including tools and jewelry were taken from a residence and detached garage.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact District 1 RCMP at 506-755-1130 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

People's Alliance Release Platform

Kris Austin, Leader of the People's Alliance of New Brunswick released their platform earlier this morning at The Coleson Cove generating station . Austin says he wants to see the power back in the hands of the people. Austin tells us they have a concept that the citizens of New Brunswick should be legal shareholders in NB Power.

This means New Brunswick would own 51 % of the Crown Corporation. Austin's says this way in the future that if there is any intent to sell of dismantle the corporation it would have to go thru the hands of New Brunswick fist.

Austin say the difference between his party and the other Political Parties is that they are saying what they want to do where as other party leaders won't say. He tells us the Political Parties need to more clear.

Voter Cards In The Mail

If you've been concerned about why you haven't seen your voter information card in the mail yet, worry no longer.

More than 520,000 people around the Province will receive the card in the mail this week.

Election Officials say it helps but is not necessary to have the card with you to cast your ballot.

The card how-ever is equipped with a bar-code which will make the voting process go quicker if you have it with you.

If you don't have a card or forget it, there will be a seperate station set-up at each polling station to make sure your name is added to the list.