We at CUPE Newfoundland and Labrador wish our brothers, sisters, friends, and comrades a happy pride month! We stand in solidarity with those in the LGTBQIA2S+ community and invite all our members to not only join in on the festivities this month, but also to join us in our fight for a safe and inclusive work environment for all.
Become a member of the CUPE Atlantic Maritime Region Indigenous Council
Calling all CUPE members in the Atlantic-Maritimes region who self-identify as Indigenous – First Nations, Metis or Inuit! Please consider joining the newly created CUPE Atlantic Maritime Region Indigenous Council (CAMIC). The first meeting is tentatively scheduled for June 9 to 11, 2022. The deadline to apply is May 1, 2022. Constitutional amendments were recently passed by four divisions to create the council. …
Honouring the contributions of Black Newfoundlanders and Labradorians
In 1995, Parliament officially recognized February as Black History Month in Canada and we have celebrated the contributions of Black Canadians all across the country ever since. It is important that we make space to learn about the contributions, successes, and achievements of our Black citizens because Canada has a history marked with achievements from Black Canadians, but our history …