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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

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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!

Celebrating National Indigenous Peoples Day

National Indigenous Peoples Day is an occasion to celebrate Indigenous history, culture, diversity and outstanding achievements of First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples.

June 21st is the longest day of the year, also called, the summer solstice, which holds a deep cultural, historical, and spiritual significance for many Indigenous peoples and communities.

In addition to celebrating National Indigenous Peoples Day, this day serves to address the challenges and issues Indigenous Peoples face on Turtle Island. It is a platform to raise awareness about the importance of reconciliation, promoting understanding, and working towards a more equitable and inclusive society.

In the spirit of learning and moving toward reconciliation, we welcome you to make employment equity a priority and to read or order copies of the CUPE National Truth and Reconciliation Bargaining Guide, and to consider how to incorporate this into your next round of bargaining.

The CUPE Atlantic Maritime Indigenous Council (CAMIC) encourages all locals to take the time to attend Indigenous cultural celebrations and events, support an Indigenous-owned business, participate in a Pride event in your region and take part in any other activities that celebrates Indigenous culture in your community.

If you have any questions on how we can work with you, your local or your leaders, please send us an email at: cupe.atl.mar.indigenous.council@gmail.com.

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

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Convention Bulletin – Final day and elections

Today was the last day of the 50th annual CUPE Newfoundland & Labrador convention! After a wonderful banquet dinner marking the 50th anniversary of CUPE NL delegates gathered for an election forum and heard from delegates coming forward for executive positions.

     
Delegates also heard from the Resolutions Committee and Constitution Committee, and our Canadian Labour Congress Representative for Newfoundland & Labrador, Kelly Codner.  Speaking to Why Politics Matter, the convention theme, Sister Codner talked about the work the CLC has done in holding all parties accountable to workers in our province—and across Canada—and the plans to fight for working people in the political sphere.


Finally, three executive positions were up for election, and the following delegates were acclaimed:

  • Natalie Webber, Executive Officer
  • Erin Woodfine, Executive Officer
  • Stacey Lucas, Secretary-Treasurer
  • Mike Tobin, Vice-President

Danielle Payne (below, right) and Crystal Kierney (below, left) and were nominated for the position of Three-Year Trustee, and while ballots were collected, CUPE PEI President Ashley Clark led the room in a jovial round of Solidarity Forever.

   
Your CUPE NL Executive are:

  • Sherry Hillier (Local 879), President
  • Mike Tobin (Local 879), Vice-President
  • Theresa Gillam (Local 4935), Recording Secretary
  • Eileen Morgan (Local 488), Trustee
  • Suzanne Hiron (Local 3148), Trustee
  • Stacey Lucas (Local 2329), Secretary Treasurer
  • Natalie Webber (Local 1615), Executive Officer
  • Erin Woodfine (Local 1289), Executive Officer
  • Brandice Blanchard (Local 4935), Diversity Vice-President
  • Stephanie LeGrow (Local 3762), Diversity Vice-President
  • Trevor Carson (Local 4935), Young Worker
  • Danielle Payne (Local 879), Three-Year Trustee

Our thanks to delegates for a wonderful 2024 convention. We are so proud to be celebrating 50 years of fighting for working people in Newfoundland & Labrador.


(Back row, left to right: Name, Trevor Carson, Eileen Morgan, Brandice Blanchard, Stephanie LeGrow, Danielle Payne. Front row, left to right: Natalie Webber, Mike Tobin, Sherry Hillier, Stacey Lucas, Theresa Morgan.)