Media Release: World Water Day Celebration City Hall – “Toast to Public Water”

Winnipeg, March 18, 2009 - The Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) Local 500 will be participating in a “Toast to Public Water” in celebration of World Water Day. CUPE Local 500 President Mike Davidson will be in attendance and available for interviews.

What: Toast to Public Water

Time: Friday, March 20, 12:00 noon – 1:00 pm

Place: City Hall Courtyard, 510 Main St.

For further information:

Mike Davidson, President: 942-1001(office); 995-4182 (cell) Karen Byzuk, Communications, 942-1001(office);

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5th World Water Forum: Istanbul 2009
"Bridging Divides for Water"    

Istanbul, Turkey, March 18, 2009 - CUPE Manitoba President Kevin Rebeck is participating at the Fifth World Water Forum in Istanbul, Turkey. Over 20,000 delegates representing 150 countries are in attendance at what is considered to be the world’s most significant water policy and discussion event.

For further information:
Mike Skaftfeld, CUPE Manitoba, 942-0343 (office);