Illustration depicting the blank faces of none women, representing different ethnic backgrounds. Text overlay says, "End Violence: Faceless No More".

Fact Sheet: Intimate Partner (or Domestic) Violence

Download a copy of this fact sheet on intimate partner (or domestic) violence.  Intimate partner (or domestic) violence can spill over to the workplace and when it does the consequences can be severe. When a person leaves a violent relationship, sometimes the workplace can be the only place where the estranged partner knows where to find their target. 44% of women over the age of 15 have self-reported experiencing intimate partner violence, and the numbers are even higher for women from the Indigenous, Black, People of Colour, disabled and 2SLGBTQI+ communities.* For the majority, intimate partner violence follows them to work. Co-workers, users/clients and others connected with the victim’s and abuser’s workplaces are also at risk for injury or some other form of trauma. Abusers often sabotage victims’ work as a way of keeping the partner economically dependent and socially isolated, for example by blocking them from getting to work and … Read more…

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CUPE Nova Scotia statement: Remember and work to end violence against women

CUPE Nova Scotia and the CUPE NS Women’s Committee are marking December 6, the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women, by calling on union members, and all Nova Scotians, to stand up and work for change. “Gender-based violence is prevalent in homes, communities and workplaces throughout Nova Scotia and the time has come for us to say, ‘enough is enough’,” says Patricia Perry, co-chair of the CUPE NS Women’s Committee. “Every six days a woman dies in Canada due to violence.” “The risk of violence and death are even greater for trans women and non-binary individuals. Indigenous women are three times more likely to experience violence; and risk increases with race, being unhoused, having low income or are being differently abled,” adds Perry. “We must stop talking about the issues and start taking action. Support initiatives by those who work on the front lines with people experiencing gender … Read more…

2022 Nova Scotia School Boards Council of Unions

Members of the NS education sector bargaining team (NSSBCU). Front row:  Robert MacKay, CUPE 3890 Chignecto-Central Chris Melanson, CUPE 5047 Halifax Aaron Pottier, CUPE 2272 CSAP 2nd row:  Gerard Matthews, CUPE 955 Strait Cindy Courtney, CUPE 3876 Annapolis Valley Mary Jessome, CUPE national staff rep 3rd row:  Dwayne Sarty, CUPE 4682 South Shore Lisa Demolitor, CUPE 964 Tri-county Back row:  Nelson Scott, CUPE 5050 Cape Breton-Victoria Tracey Pinder, CUPE Atlantic regional director ………….. Membres de l’équipe de négociation du secteur de l’éducation de la N.-É. (NSSBCU). 1er rang :  Robert MacKay, SCFP 3890 Chignecto-Central Chris Melanson, SCFP 5047 Halifax Aaron Pottier, SCFP 2272 CSAP 2ème rang :  Gerard Matthews, SCFP 955 Strait Cindy Courtney, SCFP 3876 Annapolis Valley Mary Jessome, conseillère nationale au SCFP  3ème rang :  Dwayne Sarty, SCFP 4682 South Shore Lisa Demolitor, SCFP 964 Tri-county 4ème rang :  Nelson Scott, SCFP 5050 Cape Breton-Victoria Tracey Pinder, directeur régional du SCFP-N.-É.