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Each year, Black History Month is an opportunity to celebrate the achievements of Black communities in Canada, listen to their stories, and learn more about their history and contributions to Canadian society.
The month of February gives us all the chance to celebrate the diversity and achievements of Black people in Canada. However, it is also a time to reflect on Canada’s painful history and the distinct challenges that Black people in Canada continue to face in their daily lives, such as systemic barriers, racism and discrimination.
Monday, January 13 was an historic day. CUPE Local 3550 representing over 3000 education support workers at Edmonton Public Schools and CUPE Local 4625 representing over 200 education support workers at Sturgeon Public Schools joined over 1000 CUPE Local 2545 and 2559 education support workers in Fort McMurray on strike.
With over 4000 education support workers in Alberta walking the picket line, today marks the largest strike in CUPE Alberta’s history.
Education support workers across the province are standing up and saying enough is enough. The average education support worker in Alberta makes $34,500 / year. Every year, budget cuts mean that education support workers are supporting more students with fewer resources. It’s not sustainable.
Show your support by sending a message here to the provincial government.
Stop by a picket line in Edmonton, Sturgeon or Fort McMurray to say hello, walk with education workers or drop off coffee or snacks. Picket lines for January 14th are:
Edmonton – Ross Sheppard School (13546 111 Ave NW) 7:30am – 4pm
Edmonton – M. E. Lazerte School (6804 144 Ave NW) 7:30am – 4pm
Edmonton – Elder Dr. Francis Wiskeyjack School (2410 17 St NW) 7:30am – 4pm
Morinville – Sturgeon Public Schools Division Office (9820 104 Street) – 8am-4pm
Fort McMurray – Holy Trinity School (230 Powder Dr) – 7:45am – 3pm
For up to date information on picket lines visit alberta.cupe.ca
From Rory Gill, President CUPE Alberta
A floral arrangement was sent to a member grieving a loved one.
