Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Accessibility

At their core, inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility are all human rights. “Human rights are rights inherent to all human beings, regardless of race, sex, nationality, ethnicity, language, religion, or any other status.” (United Nations). The IDEA committee chair and members advocate for all of these issues on behalf of our members; you can also reach out to any steward.

Below are some useful resources online, on campus and beyond:

• Accessible Canada Act – Understanding the Act (Canadian Human Rights Commission)
• Accessibility info (UVic)
• BIPOC Support Hub (UVSS)
• Creating Inclusive Spaces for Workers (CUPE National)
• Employment Accommodation Guide for CUPE 951/917
• Equity and Inclusion (BC Federation of Labour)
• Equity and Human Rights Support (UVic)
• Gender Diversity and Pronouns (CUPE National)
• Gender Inclusive Washrooms map PDF (UVic)
• Indigenous Resources and Events (UVic)
• Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action PDF
• United Nations List of International Days and Weeks

Other Equity and Diversity Working Groups and Committees:

• BC Federation of Labour Equity Groups
• CUPE BC Indigenous Workers Committee
• CUPE BC Persons with a Disability Committee
• CUPE BC Pink Triangle Committee
• CUPE BC Racialized Workers Committee
• CUPE BC Young Workers Committee
• CUPE National Indigenous Council
• CUPE National Persons with Disabilities Committee
• CUPE National Pink Triangle Committee
• CUPE National Rainbow Committee
• CUPE National Women’s Committee
• CUPE National Young Workers Committee