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(St. John’s) – For the first time ever in Newfoundland & Labrador, CUPE members will be able to take part in the Pride in CUPE workshop.
The workshop being held in St. John’s this weekend is designed to provide a safe environment for members to discuss lesbian, bisexual, transgender and gay (LBTG) issues. It is open to all CUPE members.
The workshop is also designed to:
- Demonstrate that LBTG issues ARE union issues;
- Outline the significance of LBTG issues in our union and workplaces;
- Break down the myths about LBTG members;
- Reveal the impacts of discrimination on workplace relationships;
- Show the workplace environment from the perspective of LBTG people; and
- Lead to actions that can be taken by activists and allies
(ATTENTION EDITORS: THE PRIDE IN CUPE WORKSHOP IS BEING HELD AT THE QUALITY HOTEL, 2 HILL O’CHIPS, ST. JOHN’S, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2002 (9:00 A.M. TO 4 P.M.) AND SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2002 (9:00 A.M. TO 1 P.M.)
For information:
jcourtney [at] cupe.ca (Joe Courtney), CUPE Equality Representative
(613) 237-1590
John McCracken, CUPE Communications Representative
(902) 455-4180 (o)