On March 24, 2021, the House of Commons voted unanimously to officially designate August 1 Emancipation Day. It marks the actual day in 1834 that the Slavery Abolition Act of 1833 came into effect across the British Empire
EMANCIPATION DAY
Canadians are not always aware that Black and Indigenous Peoples were once enslaved on the land that is now Canada. Those who fought enslavement were pivotal in shaping our society to be as diverse as it is today.
From health to housing to opportunities for advancement, Black individuals and racialized communities face barriers rooted in anti-Black racism. And Black women, girls, and gender-diverse people face higher rates of workplace and housing discrimination, pay inequity, and criminalization than other groups of people.
August 1st, is a day to celebrate, educate, and reflect on what freedom means.
Never be silent, stand up, speak up to defend freedom. Freedom deserves a fight and every fight deserves freedom. Freedom is never given; it is won.
The Struggle continues.
In Solidarity
Qaiser Maroof
President
CUPW Toronto Local
29 July,2022
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General Membership Meeting On May 20,2025 @ NOON in Person
Sisters and Brothers,
On May 20,2025 @ NOON, Toronto Local is scheduling the regular membership monthly meeting in person.
DISCLAIMER FOR THE MEETING:
It is important that we continue to respect the privacy of every member including but not limited all the activists, Shop Stewards and Union officers. By participating the meeting, you agree the following,
- You must not record, share or post the meeting documents or any photos from this meeting without prior permission from Toronto Local
Local assigned for this duty) will be the only authorized person to take the GMM minutes for the Local records and usage. The General Membership Meeting will be facilitate under the Toronto Local By-Laws and the National Constitution. All participants must treat each other with respect during the meeting
Attention: ESS and Shop Stewards
Please share and Post all the Union Literatures and notices when you receive on the Union boards as per the By-Laws.
In Solidarity,
Abdi Hagi Yusuf
Secretary-Treasurer
CUPW, Toronto Local
April 17,2025
Happy Easter
Wishing everyone a warm and joyful Easter holiday!
I hope the holidays bring you moments of rest and meaningful time with your loved ones.
In Solidarity,
Mark Lubinski
President
Toronto Local CUPW
April 28 Day of Mourning
Dear Postal Workers,
On April 28th, we observe the National Day of Mourning to honour those who have lost their lives or suffered in the workplace. This day also serves as a call to action for stricter safety standards. Let’s stand in solidarity with our fellow Postal Workers, advocating for the vital changes our workplaces need and resisting intimidation from management.
