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Feminist, Believer, Gardener & Unifor Retiree.
WATCH: Unifor members are uniting to end intimate partner violence by advocating for stronger protections, raising awareness, and demanding urgent action from governments.
27.12.2024 13:00 β π 3 π 3 π¬ 0 π 1#Uniforβs @lanapayne.bsky.social warns to expect a very bumpy ride in labour relations in 2025 during her conversation with Michael Serapio on PrimeTime Politics @cpac.ca. #canlab #cdnpoli youtu.be/rFWfqunp7Nw?...
19.12.2024 14:41 β π 10 π 4 π¬ 0 π 0Groups have now begun to advocate for a commissioner - an independent office with powere that could help push systemic change. Letβs make this happen - GBV should be an priority for all parties as we look ahead at the next election. nationalmagazine.ca/en-ca/articl...
21.12.2024 02:09 β π 2 π 2 π¬ 0 π 0When the NAP was agreed upon by the federal and provincial governments we received it with cautious optimism but had many questions - mostly about the role of civil society, accountability and independent oversight. The 1st report is out and we still have questions www.canada.ca/en/women-gen...
21.12.2024 02:02 β π 1 π 1 π¬ 1 π 0In absolute awe of the strength and resolve of GisΓ¨le Pelicot. Enough with the shame and stigma associated with being a survivor of rape and any form of GBV. Justice is possible, but we need culture change - in the media, in court systems. Let this case be a turning point www.cbc.ca/amp/1.7415595
21.12.2024 01:39 β π 32 π 5 π¬ 1 π 0"Workers have sent a very clear message that theyβre together," says @lanapayne.bsky.social during a visit to Unifor Local 2458's picket lines in Windsor.
Spirits are strong as 120 members at Clear Medical Imaging hold down rock-solid picket lines.
windsor.ctvnews.ca/unifor-natio...
#CanLab
A map of the world with 45 countries who have ratified ILO convention 190 shaded in purple. Countries include Canada, Mexico Australia,Fiji, multiple countries in South America and more. #RatifyC190 with the ITUC logo is in one corner, a drawing of a crowd holding signs that say βwell doneβ and βratify C190β is in the other bottom corner. The header says ILO Violence and Harassment Convention
45 Governments (including Canada) have ratified the ILO Convention on Violence and Harassment. That's a great start, but for workers to truly realize the right to work free from violence and harassment, we need governments, employers and unions to work together to implement the convention. #16Days
25.11.2024 13:13 β π 6 π 3 π¬ 1 π 0In 1999, the UN designated 25 Nov as the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women in their memory. The day now marks the start of 16 days of activism against gender-based violence.
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This increase in rate of women killed equates to:
π 13 more women killed every day
π 92 more women killed every week
π 398 more women killed each month
π 4,773 more women killed in a year
Every life matters.
This is a global crisis.
This #16days UNiTE to End Violence against Women.
GLOBAL: Violence against healthcare workers is on the rise β whatβs behind this social ill ? www.equaltimes.org/violence-aga...
25.11.2024 13:31 β π 9 π 4 π¬ 0 π 0Monday is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women and the start of the UN's #16Days of activism to end gender-based violence!
I'm offering 4 free webinars during the #16DaysOfActivism - 2 in English et 2 en franΓ§ais
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WAPO: "President-elect Donald Trump confirmed Monday that his plan for mass deportations of undocumented immigrants will involve a national emergency declaration and the military."
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"It's called union busting. It's why we have labour laws in this country to prevent those things from happening," says @lanapayne.bsky.social, as 6-month strike at Best Theratronics drags on while company owner refuses to negotiate. #canlab www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
19.11.2024 19:00 β π 25 π 10 π¬ 0 π 0Thank you Toronto Life for this honour.
Thank you Unifor and the incredible team I get to work with everyday - elected leaders, staff and activists from all across this country.
We are a union. It takes all of us.
Letβs keeping fighting for workers and the better world we know is possible.