by dwhatman | May 31, 2021 | Equity, News
EVERY CHILD MATTERS We are heartbroken by the disturbing news that the remains of 215 children have been found buried at the site of the former Kamloops Indian Residential School in British Columbia. We wish to express our love and support for Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc...
by dwhatman | Mar 24, 2021 | Equity, News
CUPE 3908 wishes to express our sense of sorrow following the horrific acts of hate-motivated murder perpetrated against 8 people including 6 women of Asian ancestry, by a white man. Our hearts go out to the friends, families, and communities of Soon Chung Park, Hyun...
by dwhatman | Feb 27, 2021 | Equity, News
Tuesday, April 6th | 4 PM to 6 PM Registration is required: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUlde2urT8tHt1vhmxfe_eOYbXhoekEi_8f This workshop will inspire and guide you on ways to incorporate the fight against racism and discrimination into your academic...
by dwhatman | Aug 17, 2020 | Equity, News, Unit 1, Unit 2
You may have noticed a few changes around our website and communications in the last few days… That’s right, the position of “Chief Steward” will now be known as “Lead Steward!” The positions of Unit 1 and Unit 2 Stewards haven’t changed–just the title. It...
by dwhatman | Jun 15, 2020 | Equity, News
CUPE3908 condemns racism in all of its forms within our union, at Trent University, in Canada, and everywhere. We stand in support of the Black Lives Matter movement, including calls to divest resources from police departments. We condemn police brutality. We...
by dwhatman | Aug 21, 2019 | Equity, News
Dear Members We invite you to read our letter in response to the recent passage in Peterborough of a Parks and Facilities By-Law that targets our local community’s homeless and otherwise marginalized people. If you have any feedback on the letter, please send it...
