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Employment Equity

… of systemic discrimination in employment. Women, workers of colour, Aboriginal people, workers with disabilities and 2SLGBTQIA+ workers are subject to differential treatment in …
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A decade of Pride activism celebrated at Canadian Council

… rainbows. At Canadian Council in Halifax this weekend, Unifor reflected on the past decade of progress of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, while acknowledging there is still … as Nova Scotia Rainbow Action Project (NSRAP) to provide resources and education to members during the event. See …
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Help Is Here: Confronting Harassment In Journalism

… the face of increasing harassment of journalists and media workers online and in-person, made worse by polarizing … anti-harassment procedures. It also draws on existing resources in the community available to journalists and … key takeaways were: women, workers of colour, Indigenous, 2SLGBTQIA+, and other equity-deserving groups were …
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Members wrestle with rising hate in communities and workplaces at Pride Conference

… Members wrestle with rising hate in communities and workplaces at Pride Conference May 2, 2023 Share Main Image … destabilizing increase in attacks on drag artists and the 2SLGBTQIA+ community while building connections at the … from his grandmother and mother, who took what little resources they had to create enough to feed their …
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Unifor locals encouraged to submit proposals to Local Union Equity Fund

… Unifor locals encouraged to submit proposals to Local Union … to build awareness about the impact of bullying on the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. Local 531 Red Dress Day to raise … Union and encourage more local unions to dedicate time and resources to equity campaigns and initiatives. Contact the …
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Letter to Premier Eby: Declare gender-based violence an epidemic in BC

… Assembly of British Columbia 501 Belleville St., Victoria, BC V8V 1X4  Dear Premier Eby, We are writing today as … advocates, experts and concerned service providers who support survivors of gender-based violence. In your election … of making BC safer and more inclusive for women, girls and 2SLGBTQIA+ people. As you form a new government, you have …
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2SLGBTQIA+

… 2SLGBTQIA+ Image   Save the date: Unifor’s 2023 Pride … Desilets Staff Liaison National: Billy O'Neil, Sarah McCue Resources Unifor is committed to representing all of our …
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Statement for the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women

… Statement for the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence … Indigenous and racialized people, those with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ people, youth and newcomers, we know that rates … it matter?  These declarations are essential to allocate resources, establish protections and prioritize safety. This …
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New Member Booklet

… New Member Booklet Image With your membership in Unifor, you are united with 315,000 workers from every major … and media, in road, rail, air and marine transportation, in resources such as forestry, energy, mining and smelting and … groups within the union. Indigenous and Black workers, 2SLGBTQIA+, workers of colour, women, workers with …
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Bargaining Workers’ Power

… Bargaining Workers’ Power   Page Components Watch the video     … effectiveness at the bargaining table requires significant resources, attention, and strategic thinking between local … to understand gender diversity and the prominence of 2SLGBTQIA+ identified people in the workforce were …
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Unifor submission to the Government of Canada consultations on CUSMA

… Unifor submission to the Government of Canada consultations on … domestic oversight and public regulation of Canadian energy resources. It preserved important exemptions for Canada’s … equity-deserving groups. Such work must include women, 2SLGBTQIA+ and indigenous organizations from Canada, Mexico …
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