Pulling power in support of the United Way
September 07, 2012 at 1:00 PM
On September 7, employees from the federal, provincial and civic levels of government gathered at the Legislative Building for the fourth annual Bus Pull for United Way of Winnipeg. About 20 teams of 10 competed to see who could pull a city transit bus 40 feet in the fastest time. This event marks the kickoff of the 2012 United Way workplace campaigns for all three levels of government.
"It's great to see public service employees from all levels of government pulling together in support of our community," said Local 500 President Mike Davidson. "I'd like to convey my sincere thanks to the many CUPE members who took part in this very worthy initiative."
In the end, the "Mad Mechanics" from Winnipeg Transit were declared the winners with a time of just over 11 seconds.
(Pictured above: Team Yahooligans from the Public Works Department pose for picture at the 2012 United Way Bus Pull)
