/R E P E A T -- Invitation to the media - The Presidents' Tour 2012 - Launch of the National Tour of Federal Penitentiaries and Portrayal of the Situation in the Maritimes/

MONCTON, NB, Aug. 20, 2012 /CNW Telbec/ - The Union of Canadian Correctional Officers (UCCO-SACC-CSN) will hold a press briefing to mark the beginning of its Presidents' Tour 2012, in which UCCO-SACC-CSN's National President, Pierre Mallette, will visit 52 federal penitentiaries.

In addition, the Atlantic Regional President, Doug White, will present a review of the situation in the region's penitentiaries and concerns over security and safety issues.

Date:		Tuesday, August 21, 2012
Time:		2:15 p.m.
Place:		Victoria Park, by Edith Cavell School, Moncton

SOURCE: Union of Canadian Correctional Officers(UCCO)

For further information:

Noémi Desrochers, Communications Department
Confédération des syndicats nationaux-CSN
Cell: 514 216-1825