Equality statement
Union solidarity is based on the principle that union members are equal and deserve mutual respect at all levels. Any behaviour that creates conflict prevents us from working together to strengthen our union.
As unionists, mutual respect, cooperation and understanding are our goals. We should neither condone nor tolerate behaviour that undermines the dignity or self-esteem of any individual or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive environment.
Discriminatory speech or conduct which is racist, sexist, transphobic or homophobic hurts and thereby divides us. So too, does discrimination on the basis of ability, age, class, religion, language and ethnic origin.
Sometimes discrimination takes the form of harassment. Harassment means using real or perceived power to abuse, devalue or humiliate. Harassment should not be treated as a joke. The uneasiness and resentment that it creates are not feelings that help us grow as a union.
Discrimination and harassment focus on characteristics that make us different; and they reduce our capacity to work together on shared concerns such as decent wages, safe working conditions, and justice in the workplace, society and in our union.
CUPE’s policies and practices must reflect our commitment to equality. Members, staff and elected officers must be mindful that all persons deserve dignity, equality and respect.
Land acknowledgement
CUPE Local 1528 would like to begin by acknowledging that we are in Robinson-Huron Treaty territory, Robinson-Superior Treaty territory and Treaty 9 territory and that the land on which we are gathered is the traditional territory of the Anishnaabe and Metis people. We are meeting on aboriginal land that has been inhabited by Indigenous peoples from the beginning. As settlers, we are grateful for the opportunity to meet here and we thank all the generations of people who have taken care of this land – for thousands of years. Long before today, as we gather here, there have been aboriginal peoples who have been the stewards of the land. We recognize and deeply appreciate their historic connection to the land. We also recognize the contributions of Métis, Inuit, and other Indigenous peoples have made, both in shaping and strengthening this community in particular, and our province and country as a whole. As settlers, this recognition of the contributions and historic importance of Indigenous peoples must also be clearly and overtly connected to our collective commitment to make the promise and the challenge of Truth and Reconciliation real in our communities, and in particular to bring justice for murdered and missing indigenous women and girls across our country.
Executive
This is your Executive:
Cheryl Palazzi, President
705-254-8622
cheryl.palazzi@hotmail.ca
Adriana Romano, Secretary-Treasurer
Shannon Louttit, Vice President
705-943-2559
shannon.louttit@hotmail.com
Cheri Belsito, Recording Secretary
705-206-9971
cherbelsito@hotmail.com
Committees
- Negotiations Committee:
- Forms in September
- Grievance Committee:
- Cheryl Palazzi
- Cheri Belsito
- Bylaw Committee:
- No current committee
- Goodwill Committee:
- Shannon Louttit
- Health & Safety Committee:
- Shannon Louttit
- Christina Seabrook
- Labour Management Committee:
- Shannon Louttit
- Cheryl Palazzi
- Mary Dubreuil
- Pay Equity Committee:
- Cheryl Palazzi