Respect for human rights is critical to workplace fairness, and the pursuit of human rights takes many shapes. The struggle — and eventual victory — for pay equity is an outstanding example of salary fairness in the workplace. So too is the case of Bonnie Robichaud who successfully pursued her sexual harassment case to the Supreme Court of Canada.
Both the CEIU and the PSAC pursue human rights objectives within their union structures. The CEIU has a National Vice-President, Human Rights and a Human Rights/Race Relations Committee. The PSAC has a number of bodies working on human rights concerns and publishes policies and other documents dealing with the broad range of issues connected to this topic. All of these efforts are geared to building an environment that supports and advances human rights.
This section of the website offers information on activities related to human rights as well as practical guides on topics such as human rights grievancess and the duty to accommodate. Action and awareness are needed to ensure that human rights remain a vibrant part of the workplace, the union and society at large. Visit these pages often and add your effort to building the culture and practice of human rights.
National Aboriginal Day, June 21
National Aboriginal Day is an opportunity for CEIU members to learn more about the achievements of Aboriginal Peoples and their contributions to Canada. The Assembly of First Nations (AFN) has declared June 2011 as a month of “First Nation Advocacy, Awareness and Action” and in the words of AFN Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo “Our goal this June is to continue to advance a greater understanding between First Nations and all Canadians…” May 31, 2011Pride days 2011
Across the country this summer, the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgendered (GBLT) community will hold Pride celebrations marking their victories and looking ahead to the work yet to be done. Beginning with the first Pride parade in 1969, held in response to the violence and discrimination suffered by Gays in New York, Pride celebrations are now held in cities and towns around the world. March 8, 2011CEIU’s HRRR committee to mark 20th anniversary at union’s 2011 convention
Established at the union’s 1990 convention, CEIU’s Human Rights / Race Relations Committee began its work early in the following year. The Committee will make a special presentation at the union’s upcoming convention in September to showcase its achievements and encourage wider participation in its activities.click here for previous articles
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