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Equal Opportunities and You
Union News - December 2022
The Union of Taxation Employee (UTE) supports equal opportunity for all its members, regardless of sex, sexual orientation, age, mental or physical disability, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, religious or political belief, family or marital status, or conviction for which a pardon has been granted.
International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination: UTE’s Renewed Commitment
March 21, 2025 – On this International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, Union of Taxation Employees reaffirms its commitment to equity, dignity, and justice for all.
Every person deserves to live, learn, and work in a society where they feel safe, respected, and valued. At Union of Taxation Employees, we believe that eliminating racial discrimination is not only a responsibility—it’s at the heart of our mission.
Minutes of the Equal Opportunities (EO) Committee Meeting
UTE National Office – Large Boardroom
Present:
Bob Carpenter – Chairperson
Madonna Gardiner – 2nd Vice-President
Jennifer Phillips – President’s Representative
Emma Bertamini – Aboriginal Representative
Mel Lucier – GLBTQQI Representative
Cheryl Seymour – Women’s Representative
Ahmed Kayka – Racially Visible Representative
Gesine Campbell – Persons with Disabilities Representative
Erik P. Gagné – Labour Relations Officer
Sylvie Bastien – Administrative Assistant
Minutes of the Staffing Committee Meeting
In Attendance:
Cosimo Crupi – Chair
Kimberley Koch – Co-Chair
Henri Vodon – Technical Advisor
Ashley Green – Member
Sébastien Tremblay – Member
Absent
Francis Snyder-Philippe – Member
Agenda Items Discussed
Acting Assignments
The committee discussed three major issues related to acting assignments to be addressed with the employer.