Tomorrow is Canada Day! We’d like to wish everyone a wonderful long weekend. A reminder that our offices will be closed on July 1.
Monthly Archives: June 2016
ACRC and affiliate locals donate $133,000 to help Fort McMurray
Yesterday, the ACRC and its affiliate locals donated $133,000 to help fellow Brothers and Sisters affected by the wildfire in Fort McMurray. We would like to thank all of the volunteers and organizations that are helping with relief efforts and helping to distribute much-needed resources.
Read the press release here.
Local 579 honoured for commitment to Heart and Stroke Foundation
The Heart and Stroke Foundation recently recognized Local 579 for their exceptional commitment to the Foundation for the past two years. In a special ceremony at Government House on April 27, 2016, the Foundation invited the ACRC to join its Caring Hearts Circle as a result of donations made to better the lives of people affected by heart disease and stroke.
*Date change for Building Better Communities – Halifax, NS*
Please note the date of our Halifax Building Better Communities union event has been changed to Saturday, July 23, 2016. The event will still take place at the Halifax Common from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
See below poster for more details!
Local 83 hosting fundraiser for sick member
Dan MacArthur, a 17-year member of Local 83 and executive member for more than 10 years, was recently diagnosed with Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis. His prognosis is serious, and he requires a double lung transplant to live.
His family is hosting an auction / fundraiser on:
Saturday, June 18, 2016
Brightwood Golf & Country Club
227 School Street, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
2 p.m. – 6 p.m.
We are hoping to have many of our Brothers and Sisters in attendance at this worthwhile event. If you cannot make it, but wish to donate, pleas
e contact Shane Butler at 902-456-3535.