Celebrating Black History Month
February 1, 2012
February 1 marks the beginning of Black
History Month, a time where we recognize the diverse cultural heritage of
Black Canadians and take pride in their achievements. We cannot say enough
about the significant contributions that black unionists have made to OPSEU,
the labour movement, the public sector and to diverse communities in Ontario
OPSEU has a proud history of fighting
against social injustice and inequality. The commitment of black activists
who have promoted, defended and fought for these rights is unparalleled
anywhere.
OPSEU’s stand on human rights also means
we recognize that black workers continue to face significant barriers in
society and in the workplace—they are more likely to be marginalized, face
discrimination, experience employment insecurity and exclusion from
positions of authority and decision making.
No matter how much progress we make in
fighting all forms of injustice, exclusion and discrimination, OPSEU will
never cease our struggles. The gains we make in social justice is merely the
foundation on which we continue our fight to ensure discrimination is
eliminated.
OPSEU’s efforts on the social mapping
project and its commitment to equity committees and caucuses are just a few
examples of our commitment to diversity and equity in our union. We will
ensure that we continue to build strength within so that we have the ability
to lead in our communities and elsewhere.
I invite you to visit the
Workers of Colour Caucus web page to learn more about the significance of Black History Month. With greater
knowledge, we all gain respect for the heritage and culture of black
Canadians.
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