COMMUNITY RALLY TO SUPPORT WORKERS OF THE SMELTER IN BELLEDUNE, N.B.
Everyone is invited to join the members of USW Local 7085:
There will be live entertainment and a BBQ.
Agenda
3:00 pm // Busses will transport people to the Picket Line at the Smelter.
4:30 pm // Busses will bring people back to the Ball Field
5:00 pm // BBQ, Music and Games for the Kids
6:00 pm // Speeches by Union and municipal representatives
7:00 pm // Music
8:00 pm // Closing remarks
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