CUPE 1645 Information for Distribution to Members - March 7, 2002

Developments
• The Union (Karin Richardson & Elaine Eldon) have a tentative list of lay off positions.
• The list is NOT confirmed, changes due to volunteer retirements, etc.

How will it happen
• The Union has booked the Scalplock Room for Union members on the 18th.
• The Union will be informed of the process for the 18th.
• There will be an all staff meeting on the 18th (TBA).

Response Plan
• The Union’s internal message will be consistent with our external message:
"The museum supplies the community with services that touch peoples lives and those services are in jeopardy due to the decisions made by the museum's administration."
• Pam Beattie (CUPE Communictions) is investigating access to monies from CUPE Alberta and/or CUPE National to fund public awareness campaign (e.g. leaflet, postcard with tear off to mail to MLA or Glenbow board?, petition, ads, street theatre)
• The CUPE Local1645 website has been purchased - www.cupe1645.org

COMMITTEE REPORTS
External Communications/Public Profile Committee
• Developing a key message
• Developing strategy for the media release
• Determine who will be media spokesperson
• Determine CUPE Alberta Exec member as support spokesperson
• Implementing a broad awareness campaign
Why a broad campaign?
- targets MLAs, MPs, City Councillors
- reaches specific communities - galleries, museums, artists, collectors, researchers, etc.
- increases public awareness and rallies public support

Spirit Committee
• Black ribbons and mini picket signs are available from Susan Barrett (on switchboard until March 15).
• 40 members went to the Bear & Kilt for refreshments and fellowhship on March 7th.

Board Presentation Committee
• A submission will be made to the Board on March 14th.
• An Board presentation will be requested as soon as possible following information on the 18th (strongly recommendation by CUPE rep Elaine Eldon)