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

Urgent Town Hall Call – Vaccine Rollout in Ontario │ January 14th, 2021 @ 6 p.m. / Assemblée téléphonique urgente – l’administration du vaccin en Ontario │ Le jeudi 14 janvier, à 18 h 00

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MEMORANDUM

RE:               Urgent Town Hall Call – Vaccine Rollout in Ontario│ January 14, 2021 @ 6:00 p.m.

Join us for an urgent Town Hall Call at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 14th to talk about the vaccine rollout in Ontario, legal issues around refusing to take the vaccine, as well as vaccine hesitancy.

You will be updated about discussions with the Ministry and have the opportunity to pose questions to leadership and staff.

Please share it with the Leadership of your respective assigned Locals.

To join in English:

Dial-in Number: 1-877-229-8493 (Pin: 114235#)

To join in French:

Dial-in Number: 1-877-255-5810 (Pin: 114915#)

Joignez-vous à nous pour une assemblée téléphonique urgente le jeudi 14 janvier, à 18 h 00, pour parler de l’administration du vaccin en Ontario, des questions juridiques entourant le refus de recevoir le vaccin, ainsi que de la réticence et de l’hésitation au sujet du vaccin.

On vous donnera les dernières informations au sujet des discussions avec le ministère et vous aurez la possibilité de poser des questions aux dirigeants et aux membres du personnel.

Svp partager avec l’exécutif des sections locales qui vous sont assignées

Pour participer à l’assemblée téléphonique en anglais :

le numéro à composer est le : 1-877-229-8493 (numéro d’identification personnel : 114235#)

Pour participer à l’assemblée téléphonique en français :

le numéro à composer est le : 1-877-255-5810 (numéro d’identification personnel : 114915#)

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CUPE Ottawa Area Office / Bureau d’ Ottawa du SCFP