B.C. Provincial Election 2009
On May 12, make your vote count!
B.C.’s provincial election is on Tuesday,
May 12. Members often have a variety of questions as Election Day approaches –
everything from what are the key issues to how to register to vote. Here are
some links that will help find the answers.
Key issues
The current edition of the Guardian, HEU’s
flagship publication, devotes
the centrespread to the key issues of the 2009 B.C. election, and features an
interview with NDP health critic Adrian Dix about some of the most important
aspects of our health care system.
Count Me In
The B.C. Federation of Labour’s Count Me In
campaign mobilizes trade union members across the province, raises awareness about the
issues that matter to working families, and offers ways for you to get involved in
the election.
Stand UP for Seniors Care
HEU’s Stand UP for Seniors Care campaign actively promotes solutions that will significantly improve care for seniors
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BC Health Coalition
The BC Health Coalition champions
the protection and expansion of
Currently, the health coalition website
features the public health care platforms of B.C.’s three major parties, and an
initiative to substantially increase the number of long-term care beds for
seniors and people with disabilities.
CUPE BC
CUPE BC “Strong Communities - BC Votes X May 12” has election information/materials available for you. In particular, there are fact sheets on a number of election issues including the single transferable vote (STV), the economy, women’s issues, pay equity, early learning and child care, the environment, and more.Elections BC
Elections BC is where information about voter registration, voter eligibility, advance polls, hours that the polls are open on Election Day, and more can be found.
For more information, call 250-387-5305, or toll-free 1-800-661-8683;TTY: 1-888-456-5448.
