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Congratulations!
We scored a major victory over the weekend. Canada's finance ministers recognized that expanding the Canada Pension Plan is the best way to help everyone save more for retirement.
It's more proof that working people can make a difference and change things for the better. All we have to do is talk to the politicians we elect, so they don't forget who they really work for.
But this is just the first step on the journey to winning decent retirement security for everyone.
Big money interests like the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) have launched a campaign of fear to scare politicians away from making any changes to the CPP. They're already out there, telling people their CPP savings are a payroll tax. We can't let them get away with this.
Over the summer, people will need to keep talking to politicians about what a good idea it is to expand the CPP and double the amount people get from it. I'm asking you to help.
Every time you see an article in the paper that calls the CPP a payroll tax, send a letter to the editor to set the record straight. If you hear someone call the CPP a tax on the radio, call the station and tell them they're wrong. Tell them that expanding the CPP is the safest and easiest way to help everyone save more for retirement.
I've asked our campaign staff to write some sample letters and phone messages to help you do this. Look for them on our Web site sometime soon.
Thank you all, once again. Be proud of what we have accomplished. Now let's get the job done!
Ken Georgetti

Pilgrimage to Freedom: Breaking the Chains of Indentureship Thanksgiving Weekend
 October 10, 2010


TimeSunday, October 10 · 7:00am - 8:00pm

LocationLeamington to Windsor, Ontario.

Created ByJustice for Migrant Workers (Justicia for Migrant Workers, J4MW)

More InfoThanksgiving Weekend - October 10, 2010

Support migrant workers, J4MW and allies who will be marching from Leamington to Windsor (50 km), Ontario to attract attention to the living and working conditions of migrant workers who grow and process our food this Thanksgiving.

Migrant workers are marching to demand status, an end to exorbitant recruitment fees, better housing, safe working conditions and an end to racism and sexism i...n the workplace.

Allies will be walking alongside workers and J4MW in solidarity with their call for justice.

What you can do to help

1) Donations

* Financial and in-kind donations are needed to help make the march a success and to cover costs of transportation, food and other supplies
* Please contact Justicia if your organization or local can assist with in-kind or financial support at pilgrimage2freedom@gmail.com.

2) March in solidarity with migrant workers and Justicia (J4MW)

* We are inviting allies to walk alongside migrant workers J4MW for some or all of the march. Buses for rest and other support will be provided to marchers during the march
* Contact Tzazná Miranda Leal or Chris Ramsaroop from Justicia for Migrant > workers to register as a marcher and to get more information at pilgrimage2freedom@gmail.com
* Please contact us to register by October 3rd

3) Spread the word!

* Help share information about the march with members of your community, organization or local.
* Contact Justicia for Migrant workers for copies of posters and other outreach tools at pilgrimage2freedom@gmail.com

 

Justicia for Migrant Workers is a volunteer-run collective that strives to promote the rights of migrant farm workers.

For more information:
pilgrimage2freedom@gmail.com
www.justicia4migrantworkers.org
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