June 9, 2014 at 3:30 PM
Presented by your Unifor Local 2002 Human Rights Advocates
Jacqueline
Collette and Linda Mryka
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The Globe represents the diversity in our workplaces, i.e. our UNIFOR
members, from different nations, ethnic and religious backgrounds from across
the globe
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The Arrows point inward into the globe, showing that all workers can be
affected in the areas mentioned, regardless of their culture, religion,
able-ness. Whatever the diversity, the intent can affect everyone
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The colours of the arrows represent our diversity and that our differences
do not prevent us from working together towards our common goals and to make a
difference
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Intentions within the Arrows represent and speak to different human rights
issues that we advocate for and have promoted on the website through different
articles marking important dates based on the prohibited grounds of
discrimination under the Human Rights Commission
Statements within the Arrows
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Stop and think. Circumstances could
change your life
Speaks to workers with disabilities, invisible and visible.
Many workers with disabilities are often judged by what others believe they can
or cannot do. So the reader is asked to stop and think and that at any given
moment they could be "that” person with a disability.
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When we stop
judging we start learning
This speaks to discrimination, i.e. racial,
homophobia, religion, etc.
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Let’s talk, let’s educate, let’s advocate
This speaks to our overall mandate that through education we promote respect.
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Embrace our diversity. Welcome our differences
Refers to Aboriginal
workers and workers of colours
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Equality for all. Respect our rights
Refers to Human Rights Day and the Declaration of Human Rights
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Be the
change. Step up and others will follow
Refers to being an ally and to lead by
example. When we step up and do the right thing it instills confidence in others
and they will want to follow and be part of the change.
Distribution
The campaign is targeted to all our members and the poster will be distributed
to all districts and placed on union bulletin boards and union offices allowing
for a constant visual in the workplace. Promotion on Local’s website explaining
the campaign and how together our members can promote respect and make a
difference in our workplace, our daily life and community.
Benefits
As a group, we want our members to think about human rights daily, and how together
we can make a difference. By doing so we become stronger when we promote these
rights collectively. We hope you will see the importance and impact of this
campaign, and how it could benefit our members throughout their work environment
and everyday life.
TOGETHER WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE!
For human rights information, please contact:
Cate Moss, Local 2002 National Human Rights Coordinator
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