Thousands of union members from across the province are
set arrive in Toronto today to stage what they say will be a massive
protest at the Ontario Liberal leadership convention.
   
The Ontario Federation of Labour says 131 buses have been booked
to bring in teachers, other union members and their supporters for
an afternoon march to the convention at the former Maple Leaf
Gardens.
   
The labour group says more than 100 unions and community
organizations are expected to attend and show opposition to Bill 115
and budget cutbacks by the Liberal government.
   
The protest today is billed as the main event for union members
to send a message to delegates and leadership hopefuls.
   
Delegates arriving at the convention on Friday night got a taste
of what may be in store today, as more than 100 protesters thronged
the sidewalk outside the convention site, slowing down the delegates
as they made their way inside.
   
OFL President Sid Ryan says the afternoon protest will include
students, environmentalists, Aboriginals and other groups angry at
the government.
   
``The new premier will see the many faces of their opposition -
from now and into the next election,'' Ryan said in a release.

(The Canadian Press)