Updated October 28
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
23 October 2024
PRESS CONFERENCE: Coalition of unions, community organizations launch ‘Cities Reimagined: Remote Work Transformation Pledge’
WHAT: A coalition of unions and community organizations representing tens of thousands of residents in the National Capital Region are holding a press conference to launch the ‘Cities Reimagined: Remote Work Transformation Pledge’.
Aside from the many benefits to workers, including improved work-life balance, lower stress levels, and increased opportunities for workers with disabilities, remote work holds the promise of transforming our cities. Reducing our reliance on office buildings means reducing gridlock, opening prime land for new development, building more housing, and creating a city that works better for everyone.
The groups hope the pledge will create a positive discussion around telework and help bring attention to how telework can positively impact the revitalization of cities where everyone can benefit, especially in the context of urban living.
A panel discussion will be held in the evening for members of the public on turning Ottawa’s office spaces into better uses to help transform downtown followed by a celebration and dance party featuring DJ Trinidaddy.
Press conference:
WHEN: Tuesday, October 29 at 9 AM
WHERE: 464 Metcalfe Street, 1st floor room
Speakers:
Nathan Prier, President, CAPE
Ruth Lau MacDonald, Regional Executive Vice President, PSAC NCR
Sam Hersh, Coordinator, Horizon Ottawa
Kassidy Ransom, Civic Engagement Coordinator, City for All Women Initiative
Nancy Peckford, Mayor of North Grenville
Evening panel discussion:
WHEN: Tuesday, October 29th from 6:30 to 11 PM
Panel discussion: 6:30 PM to 8 PM; Dance party ft DJ Trinidaddy: 8 PM to 11 PM
WHERE: Ottawa Art Gallery – Alma Duncan Salon
Panelists:
Moderator: Nathan Prier, President, CAPE
Shelagh Pizey-Allen, Executive Director, TTCriders
Jennifer Carr, President, PIPSC
Ricardo Tranjan, Senior Researcher, Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives
Toon Dreessen, Author, researcher, architect, President of Architects DCA
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FOR MEDIA INQUIRIES:
Laura Gauthier - CAPE
613-261-6526
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About CAPE
With more than 25,000 members, the Canadian Association of Professional Employees is one of the largest federal public sector unions in Canada, dedicated to advocating on behalf of federal employees in the Economics and Social Science Services (EC) and Translation (TR) groups, as well as employees of the Library of Parliament (LoP), the Office of the Parliamentary Budget Officer (OPBO) and civilian members of the RCMP (ESS and TRL). Read more.
About PSAC
The Public Service Alliance of Canada is Canada’s largest federal public service union, representing nearly 230,000 workers in every province and territory in Canada, including more than 165,000 federal public service workers. Read more.
About Horizon Ottawa
Horizon Ottawa is a municipal-focused grassroots organization dedicated to creating a city that genuinely works for everyone. Our mission is to cultivate local solidarity around socially and economically progressive priorities so that Ottawa can become a place where everyone can thrive. Read more.
