Every year, millions of Canadians experience repetitive strain injuries (RSIs). These injuries are a family of painful disorders affecting tendons, muscles, nerves and joints.
Repetitive Strain Injury Awareness Day | Canadian Union of Public Employees
The Workers’ Day of Mourning was created by CUPE members more than 40 years ago to remember those who lost their lives on the job and to inspire workers to fight to prevent further tragedies. https://cupe.ca/event/workers-day-mourning
Inspired by the story of residential school survivor Phyllis (Jack) Webstad from the Stswecem’c Xgat’tem First Nation, people across Canada have commemorated September 30 as Orange Shirt Day since 2013, and now also mark the day as the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
https://cupe.ca/event/national-day-truth-and-reconciliation
On November 20, we remember and honour Two-Spirit, trans and non-binary people killed around the world because of hatred and oppression, in and outside of work. CUPE renews its commitment to fighting transphobia in all its forms.