News release

May 3, 2006

MEDIA ADVISORY

CLC President at PSAC Convention
Delegates to honour outgoing PSAC President Turmel

TORONTO – Nycole Turmel is stepping down after six years as the National President of the Public Service Alliance of Canada. Turmel was the first woman to be elected to the union's highest office. The union's triennial national convention will honour her legacy.

Guest speaker and President of the Canadian Labour Congress Ken Georgetti will be addressing the convention on key issues facing the labour movement.

WHEN:
Thursday, May 4, 2006
9:30 a.m. : CLC President Ken Georgetti
3:00 p.m. : Tribute to Nycole Turmel

WHERE:
Metropolitan Ballroom,
Westin Harbour Castle Hotel
1 Harbour Square , Toronto , Ontario

MEDIA:
Space is available in the Metropolitan Ballroom for the media who are welcome to attend all convention sessions. Media are asked to check in at the PSAC's media room, located in the Bay Room, one floor below the Ballroom. Interviews with speakers can be arranged upon request.

For information:
Pierre Lebel, PSAC Communications (613) 293-4663 (cell)
Alain Cossette PSAC Communications (613) 293-9210 (cell)
Media room: (416) 957-7196

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