Human Rights in the time of COVID: Organizing for Change

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The conference will take place online March 1-4, 2021, from noon to 4 p.m. Eastern Time.

Join CUPE members from across the country to explore human rights concerns in the context of COVID-19, and to strategize on how to create a more just post-pandemic world. Participants will learn how to build stronger, more equity-focused locals, and how to bargain for equality in the workplace. The conference will feature panels, guest speakers, and the opportunity for members to voice their experiences and share their thoughts on how to move justice and equity forward in and outside our union.

Early Bird registration closes end of day February 5, 2021.

Registration closes end of day, February 19, 2021. Please note that registrations will not be accepted after this date to allow sufficient time to plan the technology used for the conference.

Don’t miss out – register now!

Conference Schedule

All times are in the Eastern Standard Time Zone (Ottawa, CUPE National Office)

Monday, March 1, 2021 – 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. 

  • Opening Plenary Session
  •  Equity-Seeking Workers: Resistance during COVID

Tuesday, March 2, 2021 – 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. 

Plenary:

  • Bargaining for Equity
  • An Anti-Racism Strategy for CUPE
  • Virtual Cultural Activity starting at 4 p.m.

Wednesday, March 3, 2021

Caucus space will be provided for equity-seeking conference participants:

  • 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.: Indigenous Workers Caucus
  • 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.: LGBTQ2+ Workers Caucus
  • 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.: Persons with Disabilities Caucus
  • 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.: Racialized Workers Caucus
  • 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.: Women’s Caucus

Workshop: Reflect and Act: Moving Allyship into Action

  • Option 1: Noon to 1:30 p.m.
  • Option 2: 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Thursday, March 4, 2021 – 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. 

  • Building Strong Inclusive Locals
  • Closing Plenary Session