“On this day, not only do we remember the lives lost to gender-based violence (GBV) and those who continue to be affected,” said Larry Brown, NUPGE President, “but we also renew our commitment to take action to eliminate GBV and misogyny.”
Equality and Human Rights
December 4, 2019
December 4, 2019
The struggle to achieve environmental sustainability must be inextricably linked to efforts to oppose inequality in all its forms.
December 3, 2019
"Unions must play a role in advocating for the rights of people with disabilities. The National Union will continue to call out barriers in the workplace and in society because accessibility is everyone's responsibility." ― Larry Brown, NUPGE President
November 25, 2019
Violence and harassment, including that in the workplace, disproportionately affect marginalized women and gender-diverse and Two Spirit people.
November 20, 2019
“Transgender and gender-expansive people are valued members of our communities. They deserve to be treated with dignity and respect and enjoy full equality of rights and freedom from discrimination, harassment, and violence.” ― Larry Brown, NUPGE President
November 8, 2019
Workers allege that when they develop injuries, the company engages in harassment in order to force them to quit. They say that when they ask to be relocated to other factory positions, their requests are often met with delay or denial.
October 30, 2019
Despite their diversity, these cases of civil unrest are commonly rooted in deeply structural issues.
October 15, 2019
National Union releases a Voter’s Guide factsheet on Immigrant and Refugee Rights.
October 4, 2019
National Union releases a Voter’s Guide factsheet on Indigenous Rights.
October 3, 2019
“The violence experienced by Indigenous women, girls, and gender diverse people in Canada is a national tragedy. United, we will demand action on an issue that impacts us all!” — Native Women's Association of Canada (NWAC)