Racism

Black Members Working Group

To help us in our mandate to fight systemic prejudice, discrimination, and anti-Black racism in the CRA and within our union, the Equal Opportunities Committee is currently working on the creation of an ad hoc working group. Therefore, we are looking for UTE members from the Black community who would like to be part of this group in order to help the committee understand and examine the problems that affect them and suggest possible solutions.

Employers and unions must address systemic racism

This week, a PSAC member was terminated after sharing a racist video that mocked the murder of George Floyd.  

We were appalled at the creation and distribution of such disturbing and offensive content. It is particularly troubling when we consider that one of the people involved, worked for a major federal institution. 

It demonstrates just how pervasive and systemic the problem of racism is.  No institution is immune. Unions, small business, large companies, public employers – we all have a great deal of work to do in order to eradicate racism.  

National Indigenous Peoples Day: violence and injustice persist

Take action now! 

Indigenous History Month has been marked by multiple deaths for the very people it was designed to celebrate and honour.

On June 2, Everett Patrick, died in police custody after being bitten by police dogs in Prince George, BC. Two days later, 26-year old Chantel Moore was killed by police during a wellness check in Edmunston, New Brunswick. And on June 12, Rodney Levi died after being shot by RCMP near the Metepenagiag Mi'kmaq Nation.

Webinar: An Introduction to Antiracism for White Folks

Good morning Sisters and Brothers,

The PSAC has developed a webinar entitled "An Introduction to Antiracism for White Folks". This webinar is aimed at all white PSAC members, but anyone who wishes to attend is welcome! 

I think this is a great initiative and I strongly encourage you to register for this webinar.

There will be sessions in English on Monday, July 20 and in French on Tuesday, July 21.

For more information, please see the PSAC's message below.

Thank you.

In Solidarity,

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