CUPE 951

Click here for the BC LABOUR HERITAGE CENTRE December 2020 newsletter.

December 10 is the day people around the world will stand up for equality, justice and human dignity by celebrating International Human Rights Day.  https://cupe.ca/event/international-human-rights-day?utm_medium=email&utm_source=CUPEToday

If so, a short memorial video that was shared as part of the event can be found at the following link, https://psacbc.com/december-6th-end-violence-against-women-virtual-memorial-video A few concrete actions that were mentioned to help work towards ending gender-based violence: Add your voice and demand that Canada ratify ILO Convention 190 to end violence and harassment in the world of work. https://psacbc.com/send-message-ottawa-let-them-know-you-support-ratification-ilo-convention-no-190-end-violence A petition…

WEST COAST LEAF’s Gender Equality Report Card assesses BC’s record on gender justice over a given time period. It is a tool to hold the BC government accountable to respecting the rights of trans and cis women, trans people of other genders, and Two-Spirit, non-binary, and gender non-conforming people. http://www.westcoastleaf.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/West-Coast-LEAF-COVID-report-card-Dec-7-web-final.pdf

On the 75th anniversary of the United Nations and the 5th anniversary of the adoption of the Sustainable Development Goals – in the midst of a pandemic radically transforming our economies and societies – this 30-minute film tells the story of the world as it is, as it was, and as it could be. Directed by renowned film maker Richard…

Advance voting has begun in the City of Victoria By-election. The Victoria Labour Council (of which CUPE 951 is a member) has endorsed Stefanie Hardman who is running under the Together Victoria banner. No matter who you choose to support please take advantage of the advance voting opportunities outlined in the image below produced for the Labour Council by the…