Mandate:
This Committee shall study ways of ensuring that every member of this Division be protected against any kind of discrimination or manifestation of racism thus allowing everyone to take their full and rightful place in CUPE, the Labour Movement, the Workplace and Society. The goal of this Committee is to promote awareness of racism with the facilitation of educational program to bring up these issues through any and all channels available, with the full endorsement of CUPE Alberta Division Leadership.
Members:
Linda Joyce (CUPE 1158) Division Liasion
Colette Singh (CUPE 8) Chair
Francisco Pardo
Marvin Mayes (CUPE 30)
Juan Melendez (CUPE 40)
Maxine Copeland - National Representative
March 21 reminds us of the struggles of People of Colour and Aboriginal Peoples and the long history of Racism.