Equality Branch
The Equality Branch advises CUPE national and regional committees on issues related to women, workers of colour, Aboriginal workers, people with disabilities and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and transsexual (LGBTT) members. The branch helps the committees advise their executive bodies on equality issues and take action nationally, regionally and locally.
Action needed now to save the gun registry
May 31, 2010 01:35 PM Take Action Now. Bill C-391, aimed at scrapping the Canadian Firearms Registry Program, is expected to go to the House of Commons for a vote by Members of Parliament in mid-June. Let MPs know that you think passing Bill C-391 and scrapping the Gun Registry is irresponsible! more »
Indigenous Sovereignty Week - Saturday, October 24 to Saturday, October 31, 2009
Nov 2, 2009 02:40 PM CUPE has pledged strong support for the event, and assisted in organizing and supporting events across the country this week. more »
Summary of Literature Review: The impact of privatization/contracting out on workers with disabilities
May 14, 2010 12:09 PM Canadian and United States governments have taken some steps to accommodate people with disabilities in the workplace through equal employment opportunities and training programs. more »
- May is Asian Heritage Month 05/03/10
- UN asked to take action on women’s issues 03/24/10
- Eliminating racial discrimination 03/19/10
- CUPE Saskatchewan Seeking Partnership with First Nations, the Métis Nation and Inuit 03/15/10
- Demand freedom for Leonard Peltier 03/08/10
- UN session examines progress on women’s equality 02/26/10
- CUPE meets Manitoba Premier and Métis Leaders 12/04/09
- Child Care Profile: Manitoba 11/24/09
- Child Care Profile : Saskatchewan 11/24/09
- Public child care profile : Toronto, Ontario 11/23/09