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Organizers of a rally against the closure of the Maritime Rescue Sub-Centre are expecting a big crowd Saturday, including worried members of one of the federal government's largest unions.
The Public Service Alliance, holding its Atlantic regional convention in St. John's, promises to be at Saturday's event.
PSAC representatives say the closure of the search and rescue centre signals the start of cuts to the entire civil service. They expect 1,000 job losses in the Atlantic region.
"There is a bit of tension, a bit of anxiety and I think people are kind of looking for answers," said delegate Donna Rogers-Grouchy.
St. John's City Coun. Danny Breen said people in Newfoundland and Labrador are galvanized in their belief that search and rescue capabilities to be increased, not decreased.
"Emails and phone calls and people just phoning to offer whatever support. I had one gentleman that phoned me the other night and said, 'You know, I couldn't make it, but I got a cheque for $1,000 here for you to offset the costs,' " said Breen.
An attempt by Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Kathy Dunderdale to have the closure reversed fell short when Prime Minister Stephen Harper said he would not change his mind. The two leaders spoke by phone Wednesday night.
She said Harper told her that reversing the decision would put him in difficult position regarding other cuts the federal government is making.
Dunderdale said Thursday all members of her caucus will be at the rally, although she will be at a previously scheduled family function.
As part of the federal government's effort to save millions of dollars, search and rescue co-ordination services in St. John's are slated to move to existing Joint Rescue Co-ordination Centres in Halifax and Trenton, Ontario.
The Public Service Alliance, holding its Atlantic regional convention in St. John's, promises to be at Saturday's event.
PSAC representatives say the closure of the search and rescue centre signals the start of cuts to the entire civil service. They expect 1,000 job losses in the Atlantic region.
"There is a bit of tension, a bit of anxiety and I think people are kind of looking for answers," said delegate Donna Rogers-Grouchy.
St. John's City Coun. Danny Breen said people in Newfoundland and Labrador are galvanized in their belief that search and rescue capabilities to be increased, not decreased.
"Emails and phone calls and people just phoning to offer whatever support. I had one gentleman that phoned me the other night and said, 'You know, I couldn't make it, but I got a cheque for $1,000 here for you to offset the costs,' " said Breen.
An attempt by Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Kathy Dunderdale to have the closure reversed fell short when Prime Minister Stephen Harper said he would not change his mind. The two leaders spoke by phone Wednesday night.
She said Harper told her that reversing the decision would put him in difficult position regarding other cuts the federal government is making.
Dunderdale said Thursday all members of her caucus will be at the rally, although she will be at a previously scheduled family function.
As part of the federal government's effort to save millions of dollars, search and rescue co-ordination services in St. John's are slated to move to existing Joint Rescue Co-ordination Centres in Halifax and Trenton, Ontario.
