Pride
Trans Rights, Equality and CUPE
Jun 3, 2002 08:24 PM Trans rights are human rights. CUPE continues to fight for the rights of all of our members in the union, the community, with the employer and internationally.
CUPE pink triangle delegates protest in Geneva
Apr 19, 2006 11:33 AM Two CUPE national pink triangle committee members joined a demonstration at the Russian Embassy in Geneva recently to protest the mayor of Moscow’s vow not to hold a Pride celebration.
Workers Out: a global conference of lesbian, gay and transgender workers
Feb 7, 2006 05:32 PM The Canadian Labour Congress and Québec's trade union centrals are organizing a global conference of lesbian, gay and transgendered workers as part of the 2006 Out Games this summer in Montréal.
Ontario tribunal rules on sex reassignment surgery
Nov 17, 2005 10:00 AM The Ontario Human Rights Tribunal has ruled that the province must pay for sex reassignment surgery (SRS) for a CUPE member and two others in an interim decision handed down on Nov. 9.
Canada legalizes equal marriage
Jul 20, 2005 10:12 AM The Canadian Senate has voted 47-21 in favour of Bill C-38. This historic occasion caps over three years of bitter debate between equality activists and opponents of human rights for gay and lesbian Canadians.
CUPE Releases Background Paper On Sex Work
Oct 4, 2004 03:06 PM CUPE is recognized as an international leader in the struggle for equality and social rights. We’ve come a long way in the fight to end discrimination. But much more needs to be done. Confronting and addressing the exploitation of workers in the sex trade is an extension of our fight to win protection for all workers. Sex workers do not have a union of their own to defend their rights. It is up to unions like CUPE to speak out.
U of T Sexual Diversity Studies award recognizes CUPE's work to promote equality
Feb 7, 2005 11:15 PM CUPE receives the Centre for Sexual Diversity Studies' first annual Citizenship award at the University of Toronto. The award honours contributions to the public understanding of sexual diversity in Canada by individuals or organizations. "I am very proud of the work of our union, our activists and our members over the years, promoting the rights of lesbians, gays, bisexual and transgendered people," said Brother Paul Moist.
CUPE National President Supports Bill C-250 to Prohibit Hate Propaganda Based on Sexual Orientation
May 6, 2003 12:00 AM
Every day in Canada, LGBT people are at risk of being verbally harassed, physically assaulted and discriminated against because of their actual or perceived sexual and/or gender orientation. Sometimes, this violence is extreme and culminates in murder
CUPE submission on same-sex marriage to the House of Commons Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights - February 2003
Feb 24, 2003 07:00 PM CUPE is firmly committed to the advancement of equality issues in our workplaces, union, and in society at large. We have adopted as official policy an Equality Statement that reflects our commitment to fighting all forms of harassment and discrimination including sexism, racism, homophobia, heterosexism and transphobia
CUPE’s National Pink Triangle Committee forging international links in Sydney, Australia
Dec 11, 2002 07:00 PM CUPE’s National Pink Triangle Committee is making big strides on the international stage of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LBGT) activism.
Remembering The Victims of Anti-Transgender Hatred
Nov 18, 2002 07:00 PM Every year in Canada and the United States, countless people are murdered due to anti-transgender hatred. Many of these murders occur within the context of sex work. On November 20th in communities around the continent people will come together to remember those who’ve lost their lives because of anti-transgender violence and to raise awareness of hate crimes. Numerous candlelight vigils and marches are planned. In Canada, observances will be held in Toronto, Vancouver and Kingston Ontario. CUPE encourages you to also get involved
"CUPE demands Stephen Harper apologize for homophobic remarks"
Nov 4, 2002 07:00 PM In a letter to the Leader of the Opposition, CUPE’s National Officers have called on Stephen Harper to offer a public apology to the LBGTT community and equality seekers. The letter was sent after Harper made a homophobic remark directed at openly gay MP Svend Robinson in the House of Commons on October 23
A corporate code of conduct for Pride Day
Aug 29, 2001 08:00 PM
In its struggle to achieve equality for each and every member, CUPE is committed to fighting injustice in all its forms. The National Pink Triangle Committee is another step toward that goal
Jun 21, 2001 08:00 PM The National Pink Triangle Committee (NPTC) is a dynamic group of activists from across the country and from various workplaces. One goal of the NPTC members is to work toward an inclusive society wherein gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgendered persons are treated as the equals we are. In working toward this goal, committee members are working for CUPE members’ rights and acceptance in the workplace.
Taking Pride in CUPE
Sep 4, 2000 08:00 PM CUPE is committed to fighting injustice and strives for equality for all of its members, regardless of gender, race, ethnic origin, disability or sexual orientation. At our 1991 National Convention, the National Pink Triangle Committee was struck.
Outing Attitudes in the Workplace
Sep 1, 2000 08:00 PM If education is the key to acceptance of gay and lesbian people, many CUPE members have a lot to learn. The experience of one CUPE member who attended the CUPE Pride course in Saskatoon illustrates why.
The Making of an Activist
Aug 30, 2000 08:00 PM Sinda Cathcart is a lesbian activist in CUPE. She never used to be active in the union until one summer...
International Conference looks at gays and lesbians in the union and workplace
Oct 31, 1998 07:00 PM