CWU To Open Memorial Garden For WMD 2011

The Communication Workers Union (CWU) - have announced that the will be opening a new CWU Workers Memorial Garden at the CWU Education and Training Centre, Alvescot Lodge, in Bampton, Oxon on 28th april at 12 noon.

Writing to all CWU Branches earlier this month, Dave Joyce CWU National H&S Officer said,

"The Health, Safety & Environment Dept and the Education and Training Dept would like to sincerely thank all the Branches and individuals who have made various donations to our new CWU Workers Memorial Garden.

At Midday on WMD 28th April the CWU's Health, Safety & Environment Dept and Education and Training Dept will formally launch and open the new CWU Workers Memorial Garden at the CWU Education and Training Centre, Alvescot Lodge, Bamptom, Oxon, OX18. 2PU

Incorporating tributes to past CWU members and reps as well as a place for reflection on all workers who are killed and injured at work, the CWU Workers Memorial Garden will be an ongoing and growing project as well as a symbolic place for the labour movement for generations to come. The garden will provide a real focal point for our dual commitment to worker solidarity and is the result of the collective hard work and determination of the CWU leadership, branches and staff."

Event Details:

12.00 Dave Joyce CWU National H&S Officer & Trish Lavelle CWU Head of Education & Training - Welcome
12.20 Andrew Smith Labour MP Oxford East Opens Garden with Speech
12.40 Tony Rupa CWU National Legal Officer - TBC
12.50 Gawain Little Oxford Trades Council
13.00 Simpson Millar solicitors
13.20 Billy Hayes CWU General Secretary

Close with Coffee, Tea refreshments and tour of the refurbished Alvescot Lodge Facility.

Source: CWU LTB337/11

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