“Climate change is the crisis of our time. We need to continue to build the awareness and sense of urgency in order to force our governments to seriously act.” Bert Blundon, NUPGE President BIPOC Rights, Environment/Climate Change, Indigenous Rights, International Solidarity, Labour Rights, Occupational Health and Safety Bert Blundon, Jason MacLean, Steve Shallhorn, Karen Charnow Lior, Sheldon McGregor, Eriel Deranger, Christopher Wilson, Denise Hampden, Lauren Latour climate justice, climate crisis, workshop, member education
In the immediate aftermath of the storm hitting Atlantic Canada, NUPGE issued a statement of solidarity and extended condolences to all who have suffered loss and damage. NUPGE called on the federal government to immediately step forward and commit to helping the people of the Atlantic provinces rebuild. Yesterday, the federal government announced an aid package. MGEU, NAPE, NBUPPE, NSGEU, PEIUPSE Bert Blundon, Jason MacLean, Canadian Red Cross hurricane, emergency response
“This isn’t some remote history. We’re talking about movements and legislation that happened within our parents’ lifetimes, and in many cases, our lifetimes.” Bert Blundon, NUPGE President Equality and Human Rights, LGBTQI2S+ Rights 2SLGBTQIA+ rights, NUPGE, equality, Jason MacLean 2SLGBTQIA+, human rights, equality
NUPGE is horrified by the damage by tropical storm Fiona and pledge solidarity and support. It is also thanking first responders and NUPGE members (NAPE, NBU, NSGEU, PEIUPSE) for stepping forward to assist. And it calls on the federal government to commit to helping the people of the Atlantic provinces rebuild. NAPE, NBUPPE, NSGEU, PEIUPSE