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Dear Brothers and Sisters,<\/p>\n
I\u2019d like to take this opportunity to wish all our members a joyous holiday season and a Happy New Year.<\/p>\n
To say that 2012 was a difficult year for us would be an understatement. For some, the Harper government\u2019s attack on public services was felt very personally \u2013 for others, they had to deal with the fact that, while they were spared, their friends or family members were not. And ultimately, we all had to cope with the knowledge that our fellow Canadians and future generations would bear the brunt of these thoughtless cuts.<\/p>\n
Brothers\u00a0 and sisters, now is not the time to give up or give in. While 2012 was a terrible year, I have seen moments that give me great hope in the power of our union and the important work we do. I\u2019ve seen countless volunteers step in to help those who are affected \u2013 some, even while they were dealing with the news that they were affected too. I\u2019ve also seen new volunteers, who\u2019ve had enough with this government\u2019s treatment of public service employees, keenly interested in joining our movement.<\/p>\n
So for 2013, I invite you to recommit to our efforts to protect the important work we do on behalf of Canadians. Let\u2019s continue to fight together for what we know is right.<\/p>\n
I hope you take time during the holidays to relax and re-energize. Most of all, I hope you take this precious time to connect with your loved ones and rekindle old friendships.<\/p>\n
In solidarity,<\/p>\n
Doug Marshall
\nNational President
\nUnion of National Employees<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Dear Brothers and Sisters, I\u2019d like to take this opportunity to wish all our members a joyous holiday season and a Happy New Year. To say that 2012 was a difficult year for us would be an understatement. For some, the Harper government\u2019s attack on public services was felt very personally \u2013 for others, they … <\/p>\n