• Taxpayers Federation asking Albertans to call Premier's office on Friday June 13th to protest the cabinet pay hike

EDMONTON: The Canadian Taxpayers Federation (CTF) is declaring Friday, June 13th the "Friday the 13th Pay Hike Protest" in Alberta. The CTF is calling on Albertans who are angry with the secretive 30% pay hikes cabinet ministers and the premier gave themselves last month, to call Premier Stelmach's office in Edmonton between 9am and noon on Friday, June 13th in protest.

"Friday the 13th is considered a day of 'bad luck' and it seems fitting for Albertans to use this day to send a message to Premier Stelmach that they're not happy with the secretive pay hike," stated CTF-Alberta director Scott Hennig.

"The Premier seems content to sweep his secretive pay hike under the rug and Albertans should let him know loud and clear they aren't happy," continued Hennig.

"We understand Albertans are busy, so it's not feasible for them to drive to Edmonton to protest these pay hikes in person," said Hennig. "But with a phone protest it only takes a minute to make a quick phone call to the Premier's office."

Edmonton region Albertans can call the Premier's office directly at: 780-427-2251

Albertans outside of the Edmonton region can call the Premier's office toll-free by dialling 310-0000 first and then dialling the Premier's office at: 780-427-2251

The e-mail address for Premier Stelmach is: premier@gov.ab.ca

The fax number for Premier Stelmach is: 780-427-1349

By: Scott Hennig
Posted: June 09, 2008
Topic: Alberta

Contact the regional director Scott Hennig for further information.

Type: News Releases

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