PIPSC HUMAN RIGHTS AND DIVERSITY COMMITTEE (HRDC)
MEETING #3 (VIRTUAL)
SEPTEMBER 21, 2022
10 AM - 4 PM ET
Item |
Description |
Animator |
Time |
1. |
Words of welcome
|
Greg |
5 mins |
2. |
Roundtable
|
Greg |
15 mins |
3. |
Adopt minutes from June meeting
|
Greg |
10 mins |
4. |
Review of our committee goals
|
Greg/Malcolm |
15 mins |
5. |
Discussion of Canadian and international human rights and diversity issues and events
The Chair presented an overview of the different Human Rights issues happening throughout the world, and the options for possible HRDC statements. Tanya recommended that addition of UNDRIP as a topic of concern. A 10-year implementation period is too long. The group discussed whether the legacy of the Monarchy is a Human Rights issue. Due to the history of colonialism. The consensus was to keep this in the list due to the violent colonial history lead by the Monarchy. We could ask for an apology from King Charles about the residential schools. There are many crown-owned lands and stolen items that should be returned (i.e. “LandBack”). LaTavia suggested that in Iran, police attacked a woman who died. There is an issue of women being controlled in Iran, and who are burning their hijabs in protest. Jordan suggested that 300 000 conscripts and reservists will be deployed by Russia into Ukraine to pursue the invasion. Mary suggested that pay equity is an issue that still hasn’t been adequately addressed (https://pipsc.ca/news-issues/announcements/treasury-board-requests-multiple-pay-equity-plans-despite-union) The group discussed the issues with the new Conservative leader, taking credit for lifting the vaccine mandates. The cost of housing is another big issue, within Canada. LaTavia suggested we add more environmental issues to showcase the link between environmental justice and social justice. Forest fires are also a big issue within Canada. Many island nations are struggling and could be flooded in upcoming years. Climate change issues. LaTavia suggested that we also bring up other areas of unrest if we discuss the Ukraine war. We should review the UNDRIP status report to check on the status of deliverables. The action plan is to be completed by June 2023. |
Greg |
30 mins |
6. |
Navigar introduction PIPSC did a big survey back in 2019 which revealed that members want more support from the union to get promotion and career progression. 4 interrelated problem in Canada
Skills are the new currency in the future of work. Ex: auditing, finance, design thinking, problem solving, creativity, communications… |
Malcolm |
15 mins |
7. |
APTN report
Water bottles and T-shirts were distributed at the last event. |
Greg |
30 mins |
8. |
Equity caucus recruitment and next meeting date
All the caucus meetings will be held virtually, probably on weekends. Members of the equity caucus will have 1 year term. PIPSC email to be done for each caucus. 6 people have already applied. |
Greg |
45 mins |
9. |
Black class-action lawsuit
Tactics:
|
Malcolm |
30 mins |
10. |
Scholarship for Indigenous youth The Board of Directors agreed to have more equity and diversity but had a few questions that HRDC needs to answer for future discussions:
|
Malcolm |
20 mins |
11. |
PIPSC National AGM
|
Greg |
15 mins |
12. |
Motion to Board of Directors to request replacement for the Québec Region representative on HRDC Manny to ask the BoD for advices. |
Greg |
15 mins |
13. |
Black history month (Feb)
|
Greg |
45 mins |
14. |
Reminder to re-apply for HRDC (committee of the board)
|
Greg |
5 mins |
15. |
Roundtable
|
Greg |
15 mins |
16. |
Closing and action items |
Greg |
5 mins |
Action items:
- Malcolm to post meeting minutes to the HRDC website
- Malcolm to check with the President’s office about any statements on Poilievre
- Malcolm to suggest to the social media team the statements on these issues.
- Malcolm to seek legal team’s input about Class-action lawsuit
- Malcolm to inform group on kiosk scheduling
- Malcolm to draft one-pager of HRDC activities for the kiosk (giveaway)
- Marielle to create caucus PIPSC emails distribution when we will have the full list of members.
- Malcolm to draft a proposal for Legacy Foundation and share with the Committee.
- Manny to seek advice from BoD for the replacement of the Quebec representative.