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Local 500 member and activist Betty-Ann Blair, was welcomed into the Local 500 honourary life membership at a dinner held October 11, 2013,

Also attending the dinner were current honorary life members who received their award in previous years.

Honourary life membership is awarded to outstanding CUPE members for their services given to the Local over an extended period of time. Honorary life membership may also be given for meritorious service to the Local.

Life membership can be awarded when the person is within five years of retirement or after retirement or termination of their employment. 

Congratulations to Betty-Ann Blair for her dedication and commitment to our Local over the years.

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(L-R) Joan McMahon, President of Community Services Unit, Betty-Ann
Blair, Honorary Life Recipient 2013