CUPE 1004

Today we honour and remember the lives of missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls, and two-spirited people. The Red Dress Project was started by Jaime Black-Morsette, a Red River Métis artist and activist. Each red dress is a powerful symbol – a silent witness to the violence experienced and the lives stolen, too often without justice or closure.

We acknowledge the deep pain and resilience carried by families and stand in solidarity with Indigenous peoples.

We must listen, learn, and commit to ending the violence and ensuring that every Indigenous person is safe, valued, and never forgotten.

We raise our voices with love and respect.

CUPE Local 1004 stands in solidarity with the Filipino community during this difficult time. We are saddened by the tragic events and recognize the pain and heartbreak it has caused. Our thoughts are with everyone affected and we remain committed to supporting our Filipino members, their families, and the broader community as they navigate this tragedy.

Following the events at the Lapu Lapu Day Festival the local contacted the City to inquire about the affect of the event on our membership.  We were informed that none of our members were present at the time of the event.  We also advocated that the City ensure that they are providing all possible support and assistance to anyone who has been affected by this tragedy. We will also be sending a message of support to the Filipino community.

This senseless tragedy has forever changed and ended lives. We send our condolences to the families who lost loved ones, and our thoughts are with all those injured and affected. We also want to acknowledge that many workers courageously stepped up to help, and we thank them for their service in our community.

The city has put together a list of community resources that can be found here. To any of our members directly affected that need help navigating the upcoming days please reach out to the local office.