Greetings,

I am happy to invite you to show your pride and solidarity at Toronto’s Pride events this weekend. By participating you can join the celebration at one of the world’s largest Pride festivals and show Toronto that our union is truly a union for everyone. Unifor members are united in the call to end homophobia and transphobia.

 

There are many events happening, but I want to encourage you to join LGBTQ members and allies this weekend on June 22, 23 and 24.  Please distribute widely to fellow activists.  

Look for the Unifor flags to find your union family at these events.

 

Trans March – Friday, June 22 at 7:00 p.m.

Meet at Church and Hayden streets, look for the flags

All Trans people, friends and LGBTQ allies are welcome. The march goes along Bloor to Yonge, to Carlton streets ending at Allen Gardens

 

Dyke March – Saturday, June 23 at 1:00 p.m.

Meet on Church Street just south of Bloor Street at 12:30 p.m. for the rally.

This grassroots march will go down Yonge Street to Carlton Street, and into Allan Gardens, concluding with a community rally featuring queer local artists, performers, poets and activists.

 

PRIDE Parade – Sunday, June 24

Meet the marching contingent by 1:30 p.m. Parade starts at 2:00 p.m.

Meet us on Bloor Street at St. Paul’s Square.

To ensure Unifor’s contingent is loud and proud, we need you there! We will march and dance alongside a colourful float. Come early with your friends and family to get your Unifor pride t-shirt. Our limited quantities will go fast!

Don’t forget a reusable water bottle, sunscreen, a hat, comfortable shoes and your Local flag.

I hope to see you this weekend!

In solidarity,

Josephine Petcher

Josephine Petcher

National Representative | Représentante nationale

Toronto Area Director | Directrice locale de Toronto

 

June 21, 2018
June 21 is National Indigenous Peoples Day and it is recognized here on Turtle Island, commonly referred to as Canada, as an annual day to celebrate the unique heritage, vibrant cultures, and outstanding achievements of First Nations, Inuit, and Metis people. Unifor proudly acknowledges Indigenous peoples and their tremendous contributions in shaping our union, building our communities, and fighting for a just and equitable world.
While Unifor celebrates and thanks Indigenous Peoples, the union also acknowledges and openly reflects on past wrongs and the ongoing injustices Indigenous peoples face. For more than 150 years Indigenous Peoples have suffered through failed policies and laws, while non-Indigenous People in Canada have continued to benefit from this exploitative relationship. It is time for not just reconciliation but truth and justice.
Part of that pursuit of truth and justice means recognizing and acting on the unequal treatment that continues even today for Indigenous people and their communities. One example of this is the access to public services and water.

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