ASP Security Members: New! Vacancy for (1) Racial Justice Advocate

July 29, 2024 at 10:21 AM

The Unifor–ASP Security is a newly negotiated position in the collective agreement between Unifor Local 2002 and ASP Security.  Unifor Local 2002 is accepting applications for one Racial Justice Advocate.
 
ROLE OF THE RACIAL JUSTICE ADVOCATE
The role of the Racial Justice Advocate involves actively working towards achieving racial equity, challenging systemic racism, and advocating for the rights and fair treatment of marginalized racial and ethnic groups. They also educate Unifor members about the impact of racism and work toward systematic change. The Advocate will collaborate with union members and activists to identify their needs and concerns and work together to develop strategies for change.
 
NEW! ARTICLE NUMBER 33 RACIAL JUSTICE ADVOCATE
In recognition of societal racism, the Company agrees to identify one racial justice advocate. A Racial Justice Advocate will be an individual who identifies as a Black, Indigenous or racialized community member.  The Local Union President will select the facility’s Racial Justice Advocate. A Racial Justice Advocate is a workplace representative who will assist and provide support for Black, Indigenous, and racialized people and concerns such as racial discrimination and racial violence.
 
For specific language regarding the Racial Advocate position, please see below for the negotiated language between Unifor Local 2002 and ASP Security.
 
ARTICLE NO. 33 - RACIAL JUSTICE ADVOCATE
Establishment of a Racial Justice Advocate and Anti-Racism Action Plan
 
33.1 In recognition of societal racism, the Parties agree to identify a Racial Justice Advocate at each
facility covered by this Agreement.
 
33.2 A Racial Justice Advocate is an individual who identifies as a member of the Black, Indigenous
or racialized community.
 
33.3 The Unifor Local Union President is responsible for the selection of the facility Racial Justice
Advocate with input of identifying Black, Indigenous and racialized union members.
 
33.4 A Racial Justice Advocate is a workplace representative who will assist and provide support for
Black, Indigenous and racialized workers whose role in the workplace will include:

• Listening.
• Providing support to black, Indigenous and racialized members including concerns
• related to racial discrimination and racial violence.
• Assisting with racial justice initiatives.
• Promoting access to community culturally appropriate services.
• The Racial Justice Advocate will participate in the Company’s Diversity, Equality Inclusion Program as the bargaining unit representative.
  • Networking with allied organizations and local community partners.

 
33.5 Should the Racial Justice Advocate require time off the job in order to fulfil their 20 duties, the  union will review the request and, if in agreement, will submit a leave of absence request prior to the requested leave for approval by the People and Culture department. Such approval shall not be unreasonably withheld, provided that Company-paid time off will not exceed eight (8) hours in any month.”
 
Individuals interested in the position should send a resume outlining their experience and reasons for applying no later than Monday, August 12, 2024, at Noon EST.
 
Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.  Please mail, or email your resume and cover letter to: