Nominations are open for the Carol McGregor CLC Disability Rights Award

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Dear Local Leaders,
Nominations are open for the Carol McGregor CLC Disability Rights Award, which recognizes the outstanding contributions of a worker with a disability who has made a significant and lasting impact in their union and/or the community by promoting and defending the rights of persons with disabilities.

Attached is the nomination form. You can also submit the form on the CLC website, linked here.

Please share this message with your members and consider nominating an activist from your Local. Any union member or organization may nominate a candidate.

All nominations must be received by Nov. 5, 2021. Complete nominations must be submitted via the CLC website or by email to: human-rights@clcctc.ca.

In solidarity,

Martin

 

Martin O’Hanlon
President, CWA Canada
The Media Union

Threats & harassment of journalists

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Dear CWA Canada members,

Journalism is a pillar of democracy. If journalists feel threatened doing their jobs, important stories may go untold, and democracy is undermined.

In recent days, many Canadian journalists, including CWA Canada members, have been receiving vile sexist and racist comments and threats, often through social media. Women and people of colour, in particular, have been targeted.

This harassment and hate must not be tolerated. We are working with journalism groups, the labour movement, academics, and employers, on a strategy to stop the campaign of hate.

Please see the attached note on your legal options in the event that you receive any threats or harassment. It is your employer’s duty to help and support you. If you do not feel you are being properly protected our getting adequate support, including counselling or other services or resources, contact your Local president and the union will advocate on your behalf.

In solidarity,

Martin O’Hanlon
President, CWA Canada
The Media Union