Attention Seekers of Social Justice! The fight to the eliminate anti-Black racism in Canada continues.
Learn more about the BCAS and how to help
The YUSA Equity Committee invites all YUSA (York University Staff Association) members to learn more about the Black Class Action Secretariat (BCAS) lawsuit against the federal government and to join through collective action to support the BCAS in its fight to eliminate discrimination in Canada.
https://www.bcas-srcn.org
https://www.blackclassaction.ca
Background
Black unionized workers in the Federal Public Service have filed a class action lawsuit to address and confront longstanding systemic discrimination within Canada’s federal public service. The BCAS has taken the federal government to court to prove that system anti-Black racism has prevented many Black workers from advancing in the workplace. The lawsuit seeks compensation for black workers that were subject to discrimination over the past 30 years. The result of this lawsuit will have broad implications for all workers, particularly unionized workers in public service roles. Learn more at: https://youtu.be/PaPedBAVxDE?feature=shared
Call for Collective Action – October 28 to November 8, 2024
1) Join your YUSA colleagues for a virtual “Phone Zap” to relevant politicians on Wed, Nov 6, 2024. Sign up here! https://forms.gle/874JqdDnnCGgP9mN7
2) Sign the petition to show your support for BCAS at:
https://www.change.org/p/end-discrimination-in-our-public-service
Approx. 32,000 signatures (of the 35,000 goal) have been reached as of Oct 28.
3) Email the government to demand the federal government settle the lawsuit with BCAS. Call on PM Trudeau, AG Virani, Treasury Board President Anita Anand and your MP to take action.
4) Attend one of the public court hearings taking place from Oct 28 to Nov 8.
https://www.blackclassaction.ca/takeaction
5) Share your call for the Federal Government to settle the lawsuit with the BCAS on social media
a. http://twitter.com/blackclassactn
b. http://facebook.com/blackclassaction
c. http://instagram.com/blackclassaction
d. https://www.youtube.com/c/BlackClassAction
Images from: https://www.blackclassaction.ca/takeaction
What is the BCAS requesting through their class-action lawsuit?
Goal: To achieve a fair and equitable future for all Canadians, where Black public service workers are treated with respect, dignity, and equality.
Demands:
1) Establish a compensation fund for Black employees impacted by discrimination.
2) Form a Black Equity Commission to implement change and hold government accountable.
3) Ensure equitable representation of Black Canadians at all levels of public service.
4) Issue a formal apology from the Prime Minister for past injustices.
There is power in unity.
You can reach out to decision-makers and ask them to settle.
You can Help! Join YUSA’s BCAS collective actions from Oct 28-Nov 8.
In solidarity,
YUSAPUY Equity Committee
equity@yusapuy.ca
