On December 6th, CUPE Nova Scotia observes the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women by reflecting on the horrific events that occurred 34 years ago at École Polytechnique in Montréal, where 14 young women were senselessly murdered in an act of violent misogyny. We encourage our members to honour the memory of the lives lost in this tragedy by striving to end gender based violence in the workplace, at home and in society at large.
Please attend local remembrance ceremonies and vigils. Reach out to local transition houses and labour councils, or check social media for a vigil near you.
To learn more, visit our website at cupe.ca/event/national-day-remembrance-and-action-end-violence-against-women.