Community Forum - Kitchener, Ontario - May 23, 2007

Across the country, thousands of people have come together to discuss the severe impact the loss of manufacturing jobs has had
on themselves and their communities.

The loss of more than 250,000 jobs may
have gone unnoticed by federal politicians, but workers, their families and communities suffer the cost of Canada's disappearing manufacturing sector.

At a community forum organized by the Waterloo Regional Labour Council, hear from workers, local politicians, community groups how the manufacturing drain is affecting the region and its citizens.

This event is part of a series of community forums and rallies organized through local labour councils to bring public awareness to the issue of manufacturing job loss, as seen through the eyes of the workers who have lost their jobs, community groups which must
deal with the consequences and local politicians.


What: Kitchener-Waterloo region Public Forum, featuring a panel discussion and testimonials by those who have lost their jobs or have seen first hand the consequences of the region's diminishing manufacturing sector.

When: Wednesday, May 23, 2007 at 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.

Where: Conestoga College E-Building, room 1EO6 Door 6, behind the Recreation Centre Parking Lot

Who:
Rick Cowsill, Cambridge City Councillor

Sharon Lupton, LPWR Adjustment Trainer

Katherine Schmidt, Executive Director, Waterloo Regional Food Bank

Brice Balmer, Chaplaincy Director, House of Friendship

Mike Promoli, President, Crowe Foundry

Dr. Herbert Pimlott, Professor, Wilfrid Laurier University

The panel will be moderated by Nicole Lampa, CTV News

Workers who have lost their jobs will attend to tell their stories and will be available for interviews.

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