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Get your walking shoes on! Take part in the Threads of Life 5-km walks in May!
Halifax (17 April 2015) — The Nova Scotia Government and General Employees Union (NSGEU/NUPGE) is encouraging its members to get involved in the Threads of Life fundraisers being held in Halifax on May 2 and Windsor/West Hants on May 3. The events, Walking for Families of Workplace Tragedy, are a unique way to support families who have been affected by an on-the-job injury or death. The event follows the annual Day of Mourning on April 28.
Members can participate in the 5-km fundraisers by registering as a walker, sponsoring someone to walk, becoming an event sponsor or volunteering.
The walk is also a good way to help the public understand the devastating ripple effects of a workplace tragedy and how communities can work together to prevent others from being injured or killed on the job.
Workplace injuries and death have a ripple effect through communities
The Halifax walk is taking place at Point Pleasant Park on May 2. Registration is at 9 a.m., with the walk beginning at 11 a.m.
The Windsor/West Hants walk starts at Smiley’s Provincial park on May 3. Registration begins at noon and the walk starts at 2 p.m.
These fundraising events are supported by the NSGEU Health, Safety, and Environment Committee.
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