Hello dear members,
The next CBTU Ontario Canada Chapter GMM will take place on September 9, 2013 from 6:30pm - 8pm, at 25 Cecil St (free parking available).
Agenda to be determined.
50th Anniversary of The March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom
Dear Friends:
On August 28 1963, over 200,000 people took part in The March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. The march was one of the largest political rallies for human rights in United States history, and called for civil and economic rights for African Americans. It was initiated by A. Philip Randolph, the president of the Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters, president of the Negro American Labor Council, and vice president of the AFL-CIO. At the end of the march Martin Luther King, Jr. delivered his historic "I Have a Dream" speech in front of the Lincoln Memorial. It was a pivotal event in the history of the American civil rights movement.
This summer, on August 28, people from across the US and Canada will converge on Washington to commemorate the 50th anniversary of this historic occasion. Our company, MS Touring, is organizing a trip to Washington in collaboration with the Ontario Chapter of the Coalition of Black Trade Unionists. We will leave Toronto by motorcoach on the morning of Saturday August 24 and return in the evening on Thursday August 29. While in Washington, we will participate in the March, as well as other commemorative events. In addition, we will take a Black History Tour of Washington, visit the National Museum of African American History and Culture's exhibit "Changing America: The Emancipation Proclamation, 1863 and the March on Washington, 1963", and view the art exhibit by renowned African American artist Faith Ringgold “American People, Black Light:" at the national Museum of Women in the Arts.
Message from Janice Gairey
Dear members,
I wanted everyone to know that I have stepped down as CBTU Chapter President effective immediately. Andrea McCormack is now the Acting President for the duration of the term (November 2014). My total confidence is with her and the amazing Executive to continue the collective proactive work that has been the official mandate of this Chapter. This Chapter will always remain an integral part of my daily life and they know I am only a phone call away always. It has been an honour and privilege to represent black workers’ interests nationally and internationally wherever and whenever I could in my capacity as Chapter President and as the first Canadian International Board member. Those moments will be cherished forever in my heart and soul.
Reminder: Book your CBTU Ontario Canada Chapter Fundraising Cruise!
Dear members,
Cabins on the CBTU Fundraising cruise are selling out like hot
cakes... Time to book your fantastic voyage! Looking for a way to
celebrate Black History Month next year? This is the way. Please take
note of the information in this flyer and distribute to all who are
interested in helping the Chapter with this fundraising initiative,
thank you!
CBTU Chapter General Membership Meeting
The next CBTU Ontario Canada Chapter GMM will take place on June 17, 2013 from 6:30pm - 8pm, at the OFL, 15 Gervais Drive, 4th floor.
The agenda shall be:
1. Welcome
2. Approval of Agenda and Minutes
3. Convention Debrief
4. Committees Updates
5. Other Business
6. Next Meeting Dates
BCSA Opening Ceremonies & Inaugural Address
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Michaelle Jean Yahya and Sakinna Gairey representing CBTU[/caption]
Ontario, Canada Chapter's May 2013 Newsletter
Please CLICK HERE to view the Chapter's May 2013 Newsletter, which includes links and articles. Thank you.
CBTU Chapter GMM
There will be a CBTU Ontario, Canada Chapter General Membership Meeting held on Monday April 22, 2013 at 6pm at the OFL on 4th floor. Please mark it in your calendars. We look forward to seeing you all there! If you require participation by telephone due to distance, please drop us a line for us to make arrangements.
Summit To Address Gun Violence
CBTU Ontario, Canada Chapter members joined together on March 21st with African Canadian community leaders, key government officials, representatives of major public institutions and other stakeholders in a Summit convened on the International Day for the Elimination of Racism to address the issues of marginalization and social exclusion that have contributed to the current crisis among African Canadian youth, and in particular, the disproportionate level of gun violence.
Where's Our Obama Event a Great Success!
Over 50 people from a variety of communities and unions gathered together to have an inter generational discussion on race and racism within the Canadian political system.
Many thanks to the co sponsors of the event: CBTU Ontario Men’s Committee along with PSAC Workers of Colour Caucus coordinated and hosted the event. Co sponsors were LATUC, ACLA OPSEU’s racially visible Caucus and the OFL. Irwin Nanda, OFL VP, Marie Clarke Walker CLC VP and Sharon DeSousa PSAC REVP and Alvin Curling Special Advisor to Minister of Children and Youth Services were present. Keynote speaker Mark Brown, a CBTU member, CUPW member and President of the Springdale NDP Riding Association presented the need for us to collectively look at the barriers to our community moving into the political arena but also motivated us to move forward with hope in an amazing presentation.
