Category: Human Rights
CUPE applauds Manitoba Government for taking action on disability rights
WINNIPEG – Today the Government of Manitoba introduced a new bill in the Manitoba Legislature, expanding on the rights of persons living with disabilities in the province.
"We are encouraged that the NDP is taking disability rights seriously" stated Kelly Moist, President of CUPE Manitoba, "once enacted, this bill will set a new standard in the province, and will promote more discussion on disability and accessibility issues in Manitoba.
April 10 Day of Pink
CUPE members and staff in Manitoba marked April 10, Day of Pink by wearing pink T-shirts with the slogan: “It isn’t BIG to make others feel small: an anti-bullying message from the CUPE Manitoba Human Rights Committee”.
Brother Lorenzo Dufrane, a member of Local 998 and the Human Rights Committee and the National Pink Triangle Committee, organized an event at his workplace, Manitoba Hydro.
CUPE MANITOBA CELEBRATES INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY
WINNIPEG – The Canadian Union of Public Employees is joining with a variety of Manitoba community and grassroots organizations in celebrating International Women’s Day.
However, while celebrating the labour movement’s contributions to advancing the rights of women in Canada, the wage gap between men and women as well as the underfunding of services for women and families continues to affect thousands of Manitobans.
International Women’s Week 2013
CUPE Manitoba would like to encourage all members to support and promote the following events commemorating International Women's Week, March 3 - 8, 2013:
The Provincial Council of Women of Manitoba Inc.
2nd Annual High Tea fundraiser
March 3 at 3–5 pm
Fort Garry Hotel
Tickets $50 each and a table of eight is $350
Tickets available at McNally Robinson Bookstore in Grant Park, at pcwm@mymts.
CUPE Manitoba Aboriginal Council and Common Causes: Idle No More
The CUPE Manitoba Aboriginal Council was proud to be invited to speak at the Idle No More #J28 demonstration and round dance at the Manitoba Legislature on January 28, 2013.
CUPE MB Aboriginal Council co-chair Sister Shirley Langan gave a strong message that movements must join together in Common Causes to fight back against the Harper Government's politics of division.
Jordan’s Principle
For information on Jordan's Principle, please click here to visit the website. CUPE Manitoba is committed to heightening awareness about this important issue and we encourage members to review and sign the Joint Declaration in Support of Jordan's Principle.