JOH&S Committee – WorkSafeBC is asking for feedback

We are conducting a research study about musculoskeletal injuries (MSI) to help WorkSafeBC to better support employers with health and safety information, tools and resources. If you are the person responsible for health and safety in your organization or the owner/operator of your company, we would really like to hear from you! (If not, then please forward this email to the right person – thank you!)

The survey is quick and easy and we will keep all responses confidential, and only aggregated results will be reported.

Please click here to begin the survey.

The personal information you provide will be collected, used, and disclosed only in accordance with s. 26(c) and s. 26(e) of BC’s Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. If you have questions about the collection or use of personal information please contact WorkSafeBC’s Freedom of Information Office at 604-279-8171 or fipp@worksafebc.com. If you’d like more information, you can view ourPrivacy Statement on worksafebc.com. Respondents are reminded to refrain from providing details in the open text that could lead to identification if they wish to remain anonymous.

If you have any questions or concerns about this questionnaire, please contact Tracy Klass, Manager, Experience & Insights, at tracy.klass@worksafebc.com.

Thank you very much for your valuable feedback.

CUPE 1936 Equity, Diversity, Inclusion Committee  

Please join us for  the first CUPE 1936 EDI Committee.  This is an opportunity for our members that are from one or more equity seeking groups to work together on the various equity, diversity and inclusion issues. If you need more information reach out to leeannlalli@live.com

CUPE 1936 is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: EDI Committee Meeting
Time: Mar 23, 2021 06:00 PM Vancouver
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LOOKING FOR MEMBERS TO REGISTER FOR THE MARCH 17TH , 2021 LOCAL 1936 MONTHLY MEMBERSHIP MEETING @ 6:30 pm

We are really hoping to get quorum at our next membership meeting so we can have elections, pass a few motions, including by-laws.
If you haven’t registered please take a couple of meetings to click on the invite to register. (see below)
If you have registered then Thank You.  Your participation is important to us and we appreciate your time to ensure our union is strong.

 (Please post on union bulletin board and pass it on to your co workers. )

This meeting is for all members of CUPE Local 1936. 

Register in advance for this Zoom meeting. Just copy and paste into your web browser

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After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Solidarity Matters: Global Labour & LGBTIQ Movements Working Together for Human Rights

Throughout the world, labour unions have been a powerful force for the advancement of human rights for LGBTIQ people. A panel of stellar speakers will reflect upon the important interconnections between human rights for LGBTIQ people and labour rights globally. Speakers will explore current work being done by their respective organizations around inclusion, equity and human rights related to sexual orientation, gender identity and expression and sex characteristics (SOGIESC). 

We will discuss what the future holds for increased solidarity and cooperation across our movements and across the world.

Speakers:
Gertrude Mtsweni, COSATU (South Africa)
Gurchaten Sandhu, International Labour Organization
Kim Frost, RWDSU, UFCW, ILGA-NAC (USA)
Larry Rousseau, Canadian Labour Congress8
Michele Kessler, UFCW, IUF Global Union LGBTQ Group (USA)

Moderator: Ziya Jones, Journalists for Human Rights & XTRA 

Presented by: Dignity Network Canada, UFCW Canada, UFCW Outreach and IUF Global Union LGBTQ Group 

This event is an invite-only event on Zoom and you must register in advance. Please go to the following link to register: https://us02web.zoom.us/…/reg…/WN_sdHBbTRORo2U9Hu2krMaYg

Facebook event page for the event, with a link to register: https://fb.me/e/1e5Z8wKNb

International Women’s Day – March 8th

                 INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY    Annual event
International Women’s Day is celebrated on March 8 every year around the world. It is a focal point in the movement FOR WOMEN’S RIGHTS. The United Nations began celebrating the day in 1977.
 International Women’s Day grew out of efforts in the early 20th century to promote women’s rights, especially suffrage. The Socialist Party of America in 1909 held the FIRST NATIONAL WOMAN’S DAY.
The concept of a ‘woman’s day’ caught on in Europe. ON MARCH 19, 1911, the first International Woman’s Day was held, drawing more than 1 million people to rallies worldwide.
 Women EARN 23% LESS THAN MEN globally. Women OCCUPY ONLY 24% OF PARLIAMENTARY SEATS worldwide. 1 in 3 have experienced physical/sexual violence.
Today not one country can claim to have achieved gender equality. Multiple obstacles remain unchanged in law and in culture. There is a significant threat of ROLLBACK OF HARD-WON FEMINIST gains.
   PURPLE, GREEN AND WHITE are the colors of International Women’s Day. Purple signifies justice and dignity. Green symbolizes hope. White represents purity, albeit a controversial concept.

 

 

IWD 2021 campaign theme: #ChooseToChallenge

A challenged world is an alert world. Individually, we’re all responsible for our own thoughts and actions – all day, every day.

We can all choose to challenge and call out gender bias and inequality. We can all choose to seek out and celebrate women’s achievements. Collectively, we can all help create an inclusive world.

From challenge comes change, so let’s all choose to challenge.

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