Edmonton – Heads Up! This October, young members of the Communications, Energy and Paperworkers Union will be attending the first-ever CEP Western Region Youth Action Camp.

Not only is this a first for CEP, it is a first of its kind by any union in western Canada. So, a second "heads up" --- CEP is making its mark as one of the more progressive unions when it comes to addressing young workers.

This camp, designed by a steering group of young union members, young activists and young educators from the across the Western region, will provide young CEP members, as well as sons and daughters of members with an opportunity to engage in the labour movement.

Through a worker-centered, feminist, anti-racist, queer-positive and youth-friendly vision of the labour movement Heads Up! will help grow young members’ activist and leadership skills, as well as tools for creating change. Participants will go through an interactive and fun weekend of skill development, education and mobilization.

The camp is being organized jointly with Check Your Head, a Vancouver-based youth activist group that educates youth about globalization and trade and economic agreements. Participants will learn and challenge the forces of corporate greed, leaving the camp, fully prepared to take it on.

Heads Up! will take place October 26 to 28 at the Rocky Mountain YMCA, located near Canmore, Alberta. The Youth Action Camp is open to all CEP members, or the sons or daughters of members between the ages of 16 and 26 from locals in the Western Region.

Full information packages, including registration forms, will in be in local offices by mid May.

Heads Up! CEP Western Region Youth Action Camp
October 28-28, 2001
Rocky Mountain YMCA, Canmore, AB

Must be a CEP member, or son or daughter of a CEP member, 16-26 years old
Residing in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan or Manitoba

Cost: $300.00

Inquiries: Your Local’s President or Natasha Goudar at (306) 525-0197