Women
Federal Budget 2012: Women’s rights suffer significant setbacks under Harper majority
May 8, 2012 02:56 PM The federal government promised that one of the priorities of the federal budget would be “supporting families and communities”. Unfortunately, the Harper Conservatives have failed miserably on this front, especially when it comes to the women and girls of Canada. Women continue to face a number of challenges in the labour force. Women rely heavily on public services. This federal budget has done nothing to improve the lives of women and girls. For many, it has made life worse. more »
VIDEO: International hearing on missing and murdered Aboriginal women
Apr 10, 2012 10:13 AM On March 28 in Washington, D.C., NWAC and FAFIA appeared before Inter-American Commission on Human Rights. They called upon the Government of Canada to initiate a national inquiry into the problem and to ensure the full participation of Aboriginal women and Aboriginal organizations within national and provincial inquiries. Watch the video of the hearing. more »
CUPE sponsors FAFIA to attend international hearing on missing and murdered Aboriginal women
Mar 27, 2012 10:27 AM The Native Women’s Association of Canada and the Canadian Feminist Alliance for International Action have been granted a hearing by the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights on the subject of the disappearances and murders of Aboriginal women and girls in British Columbia. The hearing will take place on March 28 from 9 to 10 a.m. in Washington, D.C. more »
Canadian women benefit from the union advantage
Mar 8, 2012 12:29 PM Unions have a proven track record of making life better for women. Did you know that that women who are members of a union earn 39% more in wages, are twice as likely to have pensions, are 25% more likely to have paid sick leave, and have 11 days more vacation and paid holidays? more »
Women’s rights front and centre on International Women’s Day
Mar 7, 2012 05:05 PM For over 100 years International Women’s Day has been celebrated on March 8 in recognition of the global struggles and achievements of women. Unfortunately, the prevailing political climate and concerted attacks on the public sector are putting gains in women’s equality at risk. Canada needs to live up to its human rights commitment and actually invest in women’s equality, not move backwards. more »
CUPE shares Canadian perspective at UN meeting on empowering rural women
Feb 29, 2012 05:45 PM CUPE is joining other trade unionists at the 56th session of the United Nations’ Commission on the Status of Women, currently underway in New York. The commission is meeting to discuss the empowerment of rural women and their role in poverty and hunger eradication. more »
- CUPE mourns death of Madeleine Parent 03/12/12
- International Women’s Day marks continued struggle for equality - CUPE Newfoundland and Labrador 03/07/12
- Metro Vancouver Council to host International Women’s Day lunch 03/05/12
- CUPE Nova Scotia urging participation in International Women’s Day events 03/05/12
- CUPE supports UN Inquiry into missing and murdered Aboriginal women 12/16/11
- CUPE calls for clear action on ending violence against Aboriginal women 12/13/11
- CUPE joins hundreds at rally to save the gun registry 12/07/11
- A day to remember… and take action 12/06/11
- Dec. 6: Support the call to end violence against women 12/06/11
- Save the gun registry! Rally on the hill! 11/25/11