OCHU/CUPE recognizes outstanding members through our annual awards. Click on the award below for information and to nominate your colleagues. (Submissions end March 15, 2025)
The Pamela Turnbull Lucas Activist Award
Administrative Support Worker of the Year
Health & Safety Representative of the Year
Allied Health Professional of the Year
PSW of the Year
RPN of the Year
Service Worker of the Year
Tradesperson of the Year
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The survey is short, it will take about five minutes to complete. It will ask you to sort your most important issues for the upcoming round of Central Bargaining, which will begin in Spring 2025.
As we welcome March 8th known as International Women’s Day, let’s acknowledge all women, women of colour, creed, ethnicity, race, gender and religion. Let’s celebrate how far we have come, and what we have strived for today, tomorrow and for the future generations to come.
International Women’s Day is a time to lift up mothers, grandmothers, aunts, sisters, daughters, and friends for their strength, love and bravery.
International Women’s Day was first established in 1909. Serious problems like discrimination, sexual assault, the glass ceiling and the pay gap still persist, even today.
Women’s rights are human rights.
Empowering women empowers humanity.
Break barriers, shatter ceilings. Equality, justice, freedom for all.
That’s why it’s important to remember and celebrate female trailblazers, from Susan B. Anthony who fought for women’s rights to Malala Yousafzai fighting for women’s education.
These International Women’s Day quotes are the perfect way to honor powerful women and the important contributions they’ve made and to recognize the power that lives inside each and everyone of us when we choose to use our voices.
Quotes from strong women from Maya Angelou to Greta Thunberg, these inspiring quotes will help you celebrate women today and everyday.
1: I encourage women to step up. Don’t wait for somebody to ask you.”
“Reese Witherspoon”
2: Friends. Sisters. Mothers. Professors. When women affirm women, it unlocks our power. It gives us permission to shine brighter.
“Elaine Welteroth”
3: I have learned you are never too small to make a difference.
“Greta Thunberg”
4: Women are the largest untapped reservoir of talent in the world.
“Hillary Clinton”
5: You can waste your lives drawing lines. Or you can live your life crossing them.
“Shonda Rhimes”
Cupe local 5441 and all it’s executives, trustees, and stewards wish all women “Happy International Women’s Day!
Equality Co-ordinator
Cheryl Belgrave
February is Black History Month, a time to honour and celebrate the diversity,
history and culture of Black people in Canada and to acknowledge the many
everyday contributions of Black communities from across the country.
This month, we honor the profound contributions, resilience, and richness of
black culture. We recognize the struggles, sacrifices, and triumphs of black
individuals and what they have accomplish.
Let’s celebrate:
The achievements of Black leaders, innovators, and change-makers.
The vibrant art, music, literature and traditions that enrich our world.
The courage, and perseverance that have shaped the fight for equality and justice.
Let’s also acknowledge:
The ongoing struggles against systemic racism, inequality, and injustice.
The need for continued education, empathy and action.
Together, lets:
Amplify Black voices and stories.
Advocate for equity, inclusion and justice.
Recognize the transformative work of Black Canadians today and give visibility to the people
and organizations creating meaningful change.
Let’s show love, give love and be loved as the great legend Bob Marley would say,
One love! One Heart, let’s join together and feel all right.
In solidarity,
Cupe 5441 Executive Team, Stewards, Trustees and the Equality Coordinator.
