The following ad appeared in the print and digital versions of the Chronicle Herald today. From the CUPE NS Human Rights Committee in partnership with CUPE NS Division. Digital ads During African Heritage Month we celebrate our Black members, thanking them for the work they do to provide public services across Nova Scotia. With gratitude, we acknowledge the union activists and community organizers of African descent leading the fight for inclusive communities and workplaces. During African Heritage Month we celebrate our Black members, thanking them for the work they do to provide public services across Nova Scotia. With gratitude, we acknowledge the union activists and community organizers of African descent leading the fight for inclusive communities and workplaces. Print ad During African Heritage Month we take the opportunity to celebrate our Black members and their vital contributions to our province. As CUPE members, they continue this legacy by ensuring we all have safe drinking water … Read more…
Note: the information contained in this fact sheet is for general education and information purposes only. Proper selection of respiratory protection must be completed by a qualified individual who has performed a full hazard analysis of the worksite and tasks. Images are for demonstration purposes. CUPE does not make general endorsements or recommendations for any brand of personal protective equipment. Download a printable copy of the fact sheet Respiratory Protection. Protecting workers from respiratory hazards Many CUPE members work in occupations that put them at risk of exposure to respiratory hazards. These hazards include oxygen-deficient atmospheres, airborne contaminants (including mists, fumes, dusts, or other gasses that may be toxic), or biological contaminants that may harbour any number of infectious diseases. Workplaces that include confined spaces may expose workers to a number of these respiratory hazards at once. When it comes to controlling respiratory hazards, a hierarchy of controls must always be considered with hazards first being removed … Read more…
Profile series African Heritage Month
CUPE Nova Scotia and our Human Rights committee are proud to highlight the work of our black union community during African Heritage Month.
Thank you for your contribution every day to public services in Nova Scotia, especially during this pandemic when challenges are faced and conquered daily to serve Nova Scotians.
Alfred Simmonds
African Nova Scotian Student Support Worker CUPE Local 5047
