A call to remember and advocate for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirit People
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On Sisters in Spirit Day, October 4, 2024, the Canada Employment and Immigration Union (CEIU) stands united in remembrance and advocacy for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two-Spirit people (MMIWG2S+).
Read moreRecognizing National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Each year on September 30, we mark National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, also known as Orange Shirt Day. This is a solemn day for all Canadians to recognize the lasting impact that residential schools have had on Indigenous peoples in Canada, including survivors, their families and communities. We also remember and honour the memories of the children who did not survive – those who died due to abuse, neglect and trauma.
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A call for consistency: how can the Treasury Board celebrate Gender Equality Week while mandating a return to office?
As Gender Equality Week approaches, we’re reminded of the importance of creating workplaces that are truly inclusive, equitable and responsive to the needs of all our members.
Read moreLeading CEIU’s largest local from the ground up
Vesna Lukic is President of Local 70705 and her highest priority is getting members involved in the union. Local 70705 is the Canada Employment and Immigration Union’s largest local, with over 2,000 members in the National Capital Region working for Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).
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Speak Up: Telework that Works for Workers
The Treasury Board mandated all federal public service workers into the office at least three days per week effective September 9, 2024.
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Update on SMSM - 1102 (CR-04 / PSDC) Grievances at Service Canada (ESDC) - September 2024
As indicated in the last update published on our site in July 2024, the hearing of the policy grievance, filed on March 29, 2019, did indeed take place, in person in Ottawa, this Thursday, September 12, 2024, before the Treasury Board Secretariat (TBS).
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Call for nominations: Human Rights/Race Relations
CEIU is hereby calling for nominations for the position of Alternate National Vice-President for Human Rights as well as for two (2) Alternate Representative positions on the National Human Rights/Race Relations (HR/RR) Committee.
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Advancing equity during Gender Equality Week
The fourth week of September is Gender Equality Week in Canada, a time to celebrate women’s contributions to society and to advance gender equality across the labour movement, in our workplaces and across our communities.
Read moreTake Back the Night: uniting against gender-based violence
Take Back the Night (TBTN) is a global movement that shines a light on the pervasive issue of violence against women. Since the 1970s, this annual event has aimed to eliminate all forms of gender-based violence. The importance of TBTN cannot be overstated: one in three Canadian women will experience sexual assault in their lifetime and one in four women in Canada have faced inappropriate sexual behaviors in the workplace. Violence knows no boundaries and affects individuals from every walk of life.
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CEIU celebrates Pride in Ottawa
The Canada Employment and Immigration Union (CEIU) will join many other unions and organizations this year in the Capital Pride parade and related events taking place between August 17-25, 2024. As a union that fights for justice, equity, and inclusion, we are proud to join our 2SLGBTQIA+ community in Ottawa’s Pride celebrations.
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