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fansportation ion (U.T.U.) opposes ‘these,

For very abvious safaty reasons the United
applications and proposed changes to the _safpty rules (U.G.O.R'%: © ane ee ania

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We feal that the , possible Trightening ragults of such rae real given the
complex nature ee the municipalities thet hese Gr fehr up. sround ine reilay peepertion
across this land. Rad-t9 this the ever increaling amayncsot =

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carried by the railways and therefo
but in particular those citizens bordering the rallwayertgnt-of-way. specifically, your -

municipality.
The RTC will hold public hearings across the country, the first in Full. Quebec. December

3rd 1984, and ona in Vancouver.British Columbia. .Jenuery 14th, 1985. to consider the running -

of test trains.
Bearing in mind the preceeding comments, Local 422 Vancouver. of the United Transportation

Union is raspectfully requesting an opportunity te appesr bafore your Counci!. to make
a presentation consisting of a brief and a video film. which we think will be of interest

to you. your council and the people you represant. {it contains information that parhaps

should be in your possesion.

Yours truly

Norman W, Graham Secretery/Treasurer
Local 422 Vancouver. United Transportation Union.

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O.V. McOuffe. Canadian Legislative Representative.

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