February 25, 2020 at 11:25 AM
Unifor Local 2002 recognizes
Pink Shirt Day and supports the trailblazing work of youth who took collective action against bullying. Pink Shirt Day began in Berwick, Nova Scotia in 2007 when David Shepherd, Travis Price and a large group of students decided to defend their peer who was bullied for wearing a pink shirt. In a show of solidarity, they, and many students turned up to school the next day wearing pink shirts.
The theme this year’s
Pink Shirt Day is “Lift each other up”; a simple but powerful message encouraging us to look beyond our differences and celebrate the things that make us unique.
On Wednesday, February 26, 2020, take a stand and be bold in Pink! Join the millions of people across Canada who will celebrate in pink to proclaim:
BULLYING STOPS HERE! We need to fight back against bullying not just on Pink Shirt Day, but all year.
So, take a stand and be allies in our workplace. Share your stories and pictures with us on social media using tags
#Unifor2002 +
#PinkItForward. We will post them to recognize your commitment to a bully-free workplace
In solidarity,
Euila Leonard,
President of Local 2002