FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 31, 2000

OPSEU's Toronto Executive Board Endorses Municipal Candidates

TORONTO - On behalf of 27,000 members, the OPSEU leadership in Toronto is adding its voice to the attached list of municipal election candidates recommended by the Toronto and York Region Labour Council as those who will help keep the city healthy.

"We are encouraging all our members to get behind these progressive incumbents and challengers, " said OPSEU Board Member Terry Downey. " Voters are looking at how to craft a revived city council where a majority will stand up and fight against the Harris Tories' attacks.

In Toronto, OPSEU is also endorsing environmental activist Tooker Gomberg for mayor.

Critical care bypass at many of our hospitals continues to plague our ambulance services. Community schools are being forced to close. Responsibility for billions of dollars worth of public services has been pushed down onto property taxes and local government. And OPSEU members are aware of how the near disaster of the Adam's mine was cooked up with the aid of the provincial Conservative government.

Another Toronto Executive Board Member, Stephanie Blake, said “on November 13, OPSEU members will use this list as a guide. They'll vote for a healthier, safer city and for quality well-rounded, public education.”

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For Further Information: 

Terry Downey, EBM: (416) 326-9506
Stephanie Blake, EBM: (416) 463-878