In Events, Human Rights, NSGEU NewsPosted February 24, 2023Invitation to attend the African Heritage Month Webinar, Tuesday, February 28, 2023 at 7:00 pmNSGEU is pleased to be able to have our members hear from Mr. Craig M. Smith, President of the Black... Continue Reading
In Human Rights, ObservancesPosted January 27, 2023February is African Heritage MonthThis year’s African Heritage Month provincial theme, Seas of struggle – African Peoples from Shore to Shore, outlines the struggles of people... Continue Reading
In Human Rights, ObservancesPosted January 26, 2023January 27 is the International Day of Commemoration in memory of the victims of the HolocaustTheme “Home and Belonging” Exploring how victims adjusted their ideas of “home” and “belonging” as they faced the violent, anti-Semitic onslaught... Continue Reading
In Human Rights, NSGEU News, ObservancesPosted December 9, 2022December 10 is Human Rights DayPHOTO:© Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights This year’s slogan for Human Rights Day is “Dignity,... Continue Reading
In Events, Human Rights, NSGEU NewsPosted November 24, 2022International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women (Nov 25) and the 16 Days of Activism (Nov 25-Dec 10)UNiTE! Activism to End Violence against Women & Girls! Five years ago, the #MeToo movement, founded by activist Tarana Burke... Continue Reading
In Campaigns, Human Rights, Political ActionPosted September 20, 2022You’re Invited: Feedback Sought on Discrimination & Racism DefinitionsDear member, The Provincial government’s Office of Equity & Anti-Racism Initiatives is seeking public input on proposed definitions for types... Continue Reading
In Human Rights, NSGEU News, ObservancesPosted April 17, 2022Equality Day, April 17Equality Day is celebrated across Canada on April 17 to mark the coming into force of the equality provisions of... Continue Reading
In App Featured Post, Human Rights, NSGEU NewsPosted December 7, 2021Statement on RacismThe Nova Scotia Government and General Employees Union (NSGEU) stands in solidarity with the Halifax Hawks Minor Hockey Association and... Continue Reading