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MGEU is one of the event's main sponsors. 'A great way to support of social justice and human rights,' union says.
Winnipeg (3 June 2009) - The Manitoba Government and General Employees' Union (MGEU/NUPGE) is supporting the eighth annual Run for Rights this Saturday in Winnipeg.
The 5Km and 10Km event, which offers participants a choice of running, walking, cycling or rollerblading, "is a great way for MGEU members to get some exercise or warm up for the Manitoba marathon in support of social justice and human right," MGEU says.
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"As a major sponsor of the 2009 Run for Rights, the MGEU will help organize the event and raise funds by encouraging members to complete a 5K or 10km route, which stretches along Scotia Street from Kildonan Park to St. John’s Park in Winnipeg. The event begins at 9:30 a.m. (Registration is from 8:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.)."
Participants are encouraged to collect pledges on behalf of a long list of organizations supported by the run. Complete information is available at the links below.
NUPGE
The National Union of Public and General Employees (NUPGE) is one of Canada's largest labour organizations with over 340,000 members. Our mission is to improve the lives of working families and to build a stronger Canada by ensuring our common wealth is used for the common good. NUPGE
More information:
Run for Rights website
Email: run4rights@mts.net