{"id":10480,"date":"2023-02-02T07:17:03","date_gmt":"2023-02-02T12:17:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.unesen.ca\/press\/?p=10480"},"modified":"2023-02-02T07:17:05","modified_gmt":"2023-02-02T12:17:05","slug":"celebrating-black-labour-leadership-creating-better-workplaces-for-all","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.unesen.ca\/press\/?p=10480","title":{"rendered":"Celebrating Black labour leadership, creating better workplaces for all"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Black History Month is an opportunity to reflect on and celebrate the contributions and accomplishments of Black leaders, workers, cultures and communities across Canada. Our labour movement has been shaped and fortified by the leadership of people of African and Caribbean descent, and we are proud to build and grow in solidarity together toward a more equitable future. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This Black History Month, PSAC invites you to register for a national virtual panel discussion on February 20, 2023 with Black leaders in Canada\u2019s labour movement. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cBlack History Month is about honouring Black excellence and the continued perseverance of leadership within our communities,\u201d said Craig Reynolds, PSAC Ontario Regional Executive Vice-President, who will moderate the event.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe have been at the forefront of the fight to end racism and discrimination, rallying for workers\u2019 rights and transforming our labour movement into a powerful avenue for social change. Our accomplishments must be recognized, and our achievements celebrated.\u201d    <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Join us to celebrate Black labour leaders in Canada. Learn about the victories and challenges faced by Black labour leaders, how they bring a more inclusive approach to labour\u2019s agenda and are shifting the landscape towards a more equitable workplace and society for everyone. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cBlack labour leaders are keeping the movement accountable to end discrimination and remove systemic barriers to make our workplaces more inclusive for everyone,\u201d added Jan Simpson, President of the Canadian Union of Postal Workers, who will be part of the panel.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n