Library workers are literacy leaders

October is Canadian Library Month! It’s a time when we raise awareness about the valuable role of libraries and celebrate the contributions of CUPE library workers. This year we’re honouring the critical role of CUPE library workers as literacy leaders.

Library workers help bridge the literacy gap

Everyone can learn to improve their literacy skills, but not everyone can access the help they need, or knows where they can access support. Societal changes are increasingly demanding more sophisticated literacy skills to fully participate in daily life. Solving literacy challenges is key to advancing social equity and our standard of living across the country.

Bridging the literacy gap is a key role of libraries and library workers. In school, public, and post-secondary libraries across the country, CUPE library workers plan, organize, and facilitate a broad range of literacy programs to support skills development across the age span. They work with library visitors to build the skills and confidence needed to grow and reach their potential.

Read the personal stories of CUPE library worker members to learn more about the role they play in promoting literacy. And take a look at the diverse range of literacy programs and services they deliver to nurture literacy skills. The stories and services highlight the knowledge, skills, and creative talents of CUPE library workers and the breadth of programming that’s available.

CUPE library workers are proud of the work they do to improve literacy and this month, we want to recognize and thank them for all they do to help people improve their literacy skills from coast to coast to coast.

Library workers are literacy leaders and help change peoples’ lives. Take a moment this month to show your appreciation for library workers and the positive impact they have had on your life or that of a family member!

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation | Journée nationale de la vérité et de la réconciliation

September 30th is National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. This day honours the survivors of the residential school system, the children who never returned home as well as their families and communities. This day of commemoration is a vital part of the reconciliation process on Turtle Island (Canada) as it deepens our collective awareness of colonialism and ensures ongoing reflection across Turtle Island for years to come.

The CUPE Atlantic Maritime Indigenous Council (CAMIC) encourages all CUPE members to tie an orange ribbon or wear an orange shirt as a sign of  respect to these Indigenous children and their families, and to support healing in Indigenous communities.

For inquiries, please email: cupe.atl.mar.indigenous.council@gmail.com.

In Solidarity,
CAMIC members
Brandice Blanchard, Vice-Chair for the CUPE Atlantic Maritime Indigenous Council

Download this letter here.

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Le 30 septembre marque la Journée nationale de la vérité et de la réconciliation. C’est une occasion de rendre hommage aux survivant.e.s des pensionnats autochtones, aux enfants qui n’ont jamais rentrés à la maison ainsi qu’à leur famille et leur communauté. Cette journée de commémoration est un élément essentiel du processus de réconciliation sur l’Île de la tortue (Canada), car elle nous permet d’approfondir notre connaissance collective sur l’impact du  colonialisme et assure une réflexion continue sur le futur de l’Île de la Tortue.

Le Conseil Atlantique-Maritimes Autochtone du SCFP (CAMAS) encourage tous les membres du SCFP à épingler un ruban orange ou à porter un chandail orange en signe de respect pour ces enfants autochtones et leurs familles et pour témoigner de votre support envers la guérison des communautés autochtones.

Pour toutes demandes, veuillez contacter CAMAS par courriel à : cupe.atl.mar.indigenous.council@gmail.com.

En solidarité,
Les membres de CAMAS
Brandice Blanchard, Vice-présidente du Conseil Atlantique-Maritimes Autochtone du SCFP (CAMAS)

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More workshops added to Fall calendar!

Attention members! Two more workshops have been added to the union education line-up in the Atlantic Region. See details below for these two workshops taking place at the Atlantic Regional Office in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia this October. Click the links below for more information and to register.

Introduction to Stewarding
Duty of Fair Representation

A weekend with members in Stephenville and Stephenville Crossing

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

What a great weekend spent in Stephenville and Stephenville Crossing speaking to CUPE members working in hospitals, in long-term care, and as paramedics.

Rain and shine, thanks to everyone who came out to talk about protecting public services!

Come see us at our next event and suggest a name for the new CUPE NL trailer, we’re holding a contest and the winner receives a $150 Best Buy gift card! Speak to your local executive about when we’ll be in your community!

Learn more here: nl.cupe.ca/see-things-clearly

Next stop: Port aux Basques!

 

Thanks to CUPE 4937 for hosting us in Port aux Basques yesterday, so we could chat with healthcare workers about protecting public services in our province!

Ask your local executive when we’ll be in your community! Come see us and help us name the new CUPE NL trailer—the winner receives a $150 Best Buy gift card!

Learn more here: nl.cupe.ca/see-things-clearly

A sunnier second day in Corner Brook

Thanks to all those who who joined us for another beautiful evening on Corner Brook’s Majestic Lawn for BBQ, music, and great conversations about the important contribution public service workers make to communities across our province.

See you tomorrow in Port aux Basques! Come see us and help us name the new CUPE NL trailer—the winner receives a $150 Best Buy gift card! Learn more here: nl.cupe.ca/see-things-clearly

Find more pictures on the CUPE Newfoundland & Labrador Facebook page!

A sunny first day in Corner Brook

What a great afternoon we spent talking to members in Corner Brook yesterday! Thanks to all who joined us! If you missed yesterday’s BBQ, join us today on the Majestic Lawn from 4:30-6:30pm today for food, fun and solidarity!

Come talk to us about demanding high-quality public services and protecting good jobs in the public sector. And don’t forget we are holding a contest to name the new CUPE NL trailer—the winner receives a $150 Best Buy gift card! Learn more here: nl.cupe.ca/see-things-clearly

Find more pictures on the CUPE Newfoundland & Labrador Facebook page!

Talking public services in Grand Falls-Windsor!

Thank you to Local 1349 in Grand Falls-Windsor for having us for a BBQ in the park! What a great start to our summer events talking about the importance of public services with members all across Newfoundland!

Ask your local executive when we’ll be in your community! And don’t forget we are holding a contest to name the new CUPE NL trailer—the winner received a $150 Best Buy gift card! Learn more here: nl.cupe.ca/see-things-clearly

Find more pictures on the CUPE Newfoundland & Labrador Facebook page!

Happy Pride St. John’s! 🌈

We had a great time marching, dancing, singing, and celebrating Pride and the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, within and without of our union! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧ #SolidarityInPride

We are committed to continuing the fight for safe and inclusive workplaces for all, and an end to homophobia, transphobia and oppression. Find resources, educational materials, and more: cupe.ca/cupe-celebrates-solidarity-pride

Find more pictures from St. John’s Pride 2024 on the CUPE Newfoundland & Labrador Facebook page!