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Fact sheet: Asbestos

Asbestos is the general name for a group of naturally occurring minerals that are silicon-based and made up of fibres. Asbestos can be used to make or enhance products that are long-lasting and fire-resistant. It was mainly used in Canada before 1990 in commercial buildings and homes due to its heat resistance, tensile strength and insulating qualities. However, when we breathe air that is contaminated with asbestos dust, we breathe in small sharp, barbed-like asbestos fibers that find their way deep into our lung tissues and other internal organs where they remain – for life.

Take CUPE's Black History quiz!

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Learn more about Africville from the Africville museum in Halifax

A young Black boy looks directly out of the frame, there are trees and a bundle of straw behind him

NFB collection of films on Black history in Canada

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CUPE's Workplace Violence and Harassment Prevention kit

CUPE’s new kit focuses primarily on preventing violence and harassment in the workplace before it happens.

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Speak Out! Stop Harassment leaflet

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Stop harassment: A guide for CUPE locals

Harassment and other forms of violence undermine our solidarity as workers. A united union membership that challenges harassment is stronger and able to make gains elsewhere too. CUPE has been successful in advocating for healthy, safe and respectful workplaces. This guide provides information and ideas to help locals continue that progress.

National Executive Board Highlights - December 2017

Our National Executive Board met December 12 - 14, 2017 in Ottawa. These are the highlights of their deliberations and decisions. In Memory

National Secretary-Treasurer's Reports

National Secretary-Treasurer's Report - December 2017

The National Secretary-Treasurer’s Report outlines the current financial situation of CUPE, including updated balances for the National Defence Fund and National Strike Fund. Updates current CUPE strikes and lockouts, and provides information on recent settlements. Provides current status of CUPE assets, such as IT and office properties. Updates newly hired staff and retirements.

National President's Reports

National President's Report - December 2017

The National President’s Report outlines the political work and campaigns undertaken by CUPE, regionally, nationally and globally. The report also updates current CUPE strikes and lockouts, and newly organized locals.