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Join the protest against cuts to programs at the College of the North Atlantic.
St. John's (10 April 2013) – Demonstrations are being held across Newfoundland and Labrador today to protest the cuts to the College of the North Atlantic (CNA). Organized by the Canadian Federation of Students, these events are supported by the Newfoundland and Labrador Association of Public and Private Employees (NAPE/NUPGE).
NAPE/NUPGE has been working closely with the CFS for several days, after plans were revealed to make cuts to programs and funding at the CNA, including a specific plan to privatize the Adult Basic Education (ABE) program. The government announced in its budget that a comprehensive review of the College would take place in 2014 but then CNA job and program cuts were announced.
The demonstrations will take place on campuses across the province at noon on April 10. Click here for a full list of locations.
All NAPE/NUPGE members are encouragde to attend these demonstrations to show support for the students and workers affected at the College.
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