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Heroes Seen and Unseen: Remembering Peter Marcelline

05 April 2016

On Thursday, February 17th, 2016, CUPE Local 79 celebrated Black History Month 2016 by holding an event to honour and reflect on the extraordinary life of Peter Marcelline, who passed away on October 4th, 2015.
We were honoured to welcome several members of Peter’s family to celebrate with us, as well as many guests from the Labour Movement that worked with Peter over the years.
Take a look at some of the photos and materials that help document Peter’s extraordinary achievements.
Please also view the video tributes below:

Local 79 Equity Vice-President Ainsworth Hamilton and Local 79 President Tim Maguire

Andria Babbington (Labour Council Vice President)

Marie Clarke-Walker (CLC Executive Vice President)

Valerie Joseph (Human Rights Committee Member and Spoken Word Artist)

Ken Amoroso (Local 79 Human Rights Committee Member/Past Membership Secretary)

Kathy Marcelline (Daughter)

 

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Today, we stood together with workers at Carefree Lodge, a City-operated long-term care home, who are demanding better working conditions, respect, and fair treatment. Joined by our allies from OPSEU, Labour Council, ATU 113, and others in the labour movement, we sent a powerful message to management: everyone deserves safe workplaces and the dignity of being heard.
Happy Holidays from CUPE Local 79! As we celebrate the festive season, including Hanukkah and Christmas that begin on the same day this year, we wish everyone a peaceful and joyful holiday season. Let’s celebrate the coming together that make us strong.
As we celebrate the winter solstice and Yalda night, we reflect on the solidarity we’ve been building this year. This season reminds us of the power of connection, reflection, and the warmth of community. Wishing everyone light, strength, and peace in the days ahead.
CUPE Local 79 continues to stand in solidarity and show up to Canadian Union of Postal Workers (@cupwsttp ) strike lines, as CUPW members face an unacceptable attack on their fundamental rights. The federal government’s decision to impose back-to-work legislation undermines workers’ constitutional right to strike and the collective bargaining process. Postal workers are fighting for critical issues, including fair wages, workplace safety, and equality for all employees. These demands are not just reasonable—they are necessary for ensuring workplace dignity and equity. CUPE Local 79 calls on the federal government to respect the democratic rights of workers. Labour rights are human rights, and any attack on one union is an attack on us all.
Today, we stood together with workers at Carefree Lodge, a City-operated long-term care home, who are demanding better working conditions, respect, and fair treatment. Joined by our allies from OPSEU, Labour Council, ATU 113, and others in the labour movement, we sent a powerful message to management: everyone deserves safe workplaces and the dignity of being heard.

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