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Wed, 11/18/2009 - 14:27 — George Hewison

 

It was exciting to see so many "retired" trade unionists using their skills in a new venue. I couldn't come at a better time with the economic crisis hammering pension plans and robbing retirees of a lifetime of savings. My old friend Art Kube, who was president of the BC Fed during the halcyon days of "Solidarity 83" had invited me to make a musical contribution and of course i was glad to accept.

All the minstrels of labour and supporters of minstrels of labour rallying.

Sun, 12/20/2009 - 12:26 — George Hewison

So far the following have added their name to the performers list for May Day 2010. Paula Fletcher, Bill Turner, Mark Bishop and Kevin Cassibo from the Rank n File. Kevin Wrycraft, the CAW balladeer; and singer/songwriter/activist Sara Marlowe have also agreed to be part of an exciting May Day program at the Tranzac Club in Toronto on Thursday, April 29.

Hope to have a new recording of labour music classics ready for the "Tough Times Tour"

I'M BACK

Thu, 10/08/2009 - 12:28 — admin

Hi Everyone,After more than one year hiatus working at Trent U with wonderful faculty, I'm about to re-enter my old world, and return to a favourite passion-linking music to labour and social justice.Have had a very good fall so far, musically-speaking. Did three Labour Day events over two weekends-one with Kevin Cassibo. Managed to flog a few CDs and talk about next year's touring.Also a retirement for CAW Health and Safty activist, George Botic with Kevin and Bill Turner.Coming Up:National Convention of Retirees in Toronto

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