For Unifor, Black History Month isn’t an event we only acknowledge in February.
This year, Canada recognizes Black History Month as February and Forever: Celebrating Black History Today and Every Day.
The Canadian government first recognized Black History Month in December 1995 in the House of Commons, following a motion introduced by the Honourable Dr. Jean Augustine.
Unifor has long been advocating that it is vital to acknowledge and recognize Black members everyday.
Like in many corners of the world, Canada too is grappling with issues regarding systemic racism and discrimination. The alarming rise in hate crimes, police violence, inequities and barriers in the...
In order to make change with racial justice, you need not only one voice – but many, from all walks of life.
Unifor, committed to uniting, learning and supporting each other to build a truly anti-racist labour movement and world, has been actively finding solutions on how to make that a reality.
Unifor is hosting seven online forums beginning next week that will shine a spotlight on racial justice in the workplace over the next month.
The sessions – kicking off Sept. 16, 2021 in the Atlantic region – will bring together union leadership, activists, employers and community organizations to brainstorm new ideas, tools, strategies and policies for racial justice, whether in union locals, workplaces and communities.
