CUPE
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 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
sisters and brothers deserve dignity, equality and respect.
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