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In February, Black History Month gives us the opportunity to recognize the contributions of the black community throughout the country.
In February, Black History Month gives us the opportunity to recognize the contributions of the black community throughout the country.
*Get informed, Get involved*
*Get informed, Get involved*
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Last year, the Canadian Labour Congress hosted a series of podcasts to commemorate Black History Month, including a French podcast with USW Local 1944 President Isabelle Miller talking about people of colour in the labour movement. The podcasts are available at http://1944.fyi/dsDhXw [1] (English) and http://1944.fyi/jm29Bk [2] (French).
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Last year, the Canadian Labour Congress hosted a series of podcasts to commemorate Black History Month, including a French podcast with USW Local 1944 President Isabelle Miller speaking about people of colour in the labour movement. The podcasts are available at http://1944.fyi/dsDhXw [1] (English) and http://1944.fyi/jm29Bk [2] (French).
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On Sunday, February 3, 2019, President of USW Local 1944 Isabelle Miller will be a panellist at the 2019 National Black Canadians Summit “Mapping Our Future – Face To Face With Our Lawmakers”. She will be speaking on the theme ‘Labour and Systemic Racism: Black in the Workplace’. The event is free. For more information, please visit the Facebook event page: http://1944.fyi/YBghCY [3].
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On Sunday, February 3, 2019, Sister Miller will be a panellist at the 2019 National Black Canadians Summit “Mapping Our Future – Face To Face With Our Lawmakers”. She will be speaking on the theme ‘Labour and Systemic Racism: Black in the Workplace’. The event is free. For more information, please visit the Facebook event page: http://1944.fyi/YBghCY [3].
En février, le Mois de l’histoire des Noirs est une occasion de reconnaître et d’honorer les contributions de la communauté noire au Canada.
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L'année dernière, le Congrès du travail du Canada a réalisé une série de podcasts pour commémorer le Mois de l'histoire des Noirs, notamment un podcast en français. Isabelle Miller, Présidente de la Section locale 1944 et invitée de ce podcast, nous parle des personnes de couleur dans le mouvement syndical. Les podcasts sont disponibles sur http://1944.fyi/dsDhXw (anglais) et http://1944.fyi/jm29Bk (français).
Le dimanche 3 février 2019, Isabelle Miller, Présidente nationale de la Section locale 1944 du Syndicat des Métallos, participera au Sommet des Canadiens noirs 2019 “Tracer notre avenir – face à face avec les parlementaires”. Elle abordera le thème “Travail et racisme systémique : les Noir.e.s dans le milieu du travail”. L’événement est gratuit. Pour plus d’informations, veuillez consulter la page Facebook de l’événement : http://1944.fyi/YBghCY
De nombreux événements sont organisés pour célébrer le Mois de l’histoire des Noirs dans tout le Canada. Le Comité des Droits de la personne et égalité encourage nos membres à consulter les annonces et à prendre part aux événements organisés dans leurs communautés locales.
Black History Month gives us the opportunity to recognize the contributions of the black community throughout the country.
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In February, Black History Month gives us the opportunity to recognize the contributions of the black community throughout the country.
*Get informed, Get involved*
*Get informed, Get involved*
Last year, the Canadian Labour Congress hosted a series of podcasts to commemorate Black History Month, including a French podcast with USW Local 1944 President Isabelle Miller talking about people of colour in the labour movement. The podcasts are available at http://1944.fyi/dsDhXw [1] (English) and http://1944.fyi/jm29Bk [2] (French).
Last year, the Canadian Labour Congress hosted a series of podcasts to commemorate Black History Month, including a French podcast with USW Local 1944 President Isabelle Miller talking about people of colour in the labour movement. The podcasts are available at http://1944.fyi/dsDhXw [1] (English) and http://1944.fyi/jm29Bk [2] (French).
.Adam Ritscher has been the Vice President since 2017. Prior to that he was a Trustee, and worked in Environmental Services at the Essentia Health Duluth Clinic.
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Deanna Hughes was elected Vice President in January of 2019. She also serves as the Unit President at the Essentia Health Hayward Clinic.
