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.
CUPE celebrates Pride 2011
Jun 29, 2011 04:27 PM The season for Pride celebrations is upon us! Pride parades, Pride weeks and other Pride events are an important symbol of strength and solidarity for the LGBTT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transsexual, transgendered) community. more »
CUPE members attend Aboriginal Initiatives Gala at U of T
Jun 28, 2011 11:21 AM The first Aboriginal Initiatives Gala was held at the University of Toronto on July 25. CUPE members Melanie Poulin from the National Aboriginal Council and Angela Connors from the CUPE Ontario Aboriginal Council were there for the occasion. more »
CUPE represented at Moncton’s first National Aboriginal Day
Jun 22, 2011 03:26 PM Moncton, N.B. hosted its first ever National Aboriginal Day on June 21, and CUPE members were there to help celebrate the occasion. The proclamation was given by Romeo LeBlanc, former governor general of Canada from Memramcook. more »
- CUPE celebrates Black History Month 02/01/12
- Support Leonard Peltier: attend the vigil in Toronto 01/24/12
- Equality Statement 01/06/12
- CUPE supports UN Inquiry into missing and murdered Aboriginal women 12/16/11
- CUPE supports Attawapiskat, marks Human Rights Day 12/09/11
- CUPE joins hundreds at rally to save the gun registry 12/07/11
- Dec. 6: Support the call to end violence against women 12/06/11
- Take action to mark the International Day for Persons with Disabilities 12/01/11
- Yes, you! CUPE launches new HIV/AIDS poster 11/30/11
- Save the gun registry! Rally on the hill! 11/25/11