Committee: Provincial Human Rights Committee (PHRC)
Video of the 2014 Human Rights Conference
The 2014 OPSEU Human Rights Conference highlighted that everything we do as trade unionists is part of a larger struggle for human rights for all people within Canada and globally.Issues discussed during this conference included human rights violat...
November 14, 2014SEE MOREPublic sector wages fairer, not higher: report
Wages for public sector workers are significantly fairer than wages for private sector workers, a new report shows. “The size of your paycheck should not be determined by your gender or your race,” says the new study from the Canadian Cen...
October 31, 2014SEE MOREAn Injury to One is An Injury to All – Joint Leadership Day 2014
OPSEU's 13th Annual Joint Leadership Day was held on Tuesday September 16, 2014 at the Hilton Toronto/Markham Suites Conference and Spa. This event brings together the leadership of the organization (Executive Board Members, Sector and Divisiona...
September 25, 2014SEE MOREProvincial Human Rights Committee (PHRC) – Previous Events
Commemorating Human Rights Day 2013December 10, 2013 Since 1950, the United Nations has designated December 10 as Human Rights Day because it commemorates the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR). This year marks the Offic...
August 27, 2014SEE MOREAdvancing Equity in Region 6
Local and Vocal Committee ReportOn July 23, 2014, Jenny Craig, the Region 6 Provincial Human Rights Committee (PHRC) Representative, co-hosted together with Shauna Weston, the Region 6 Provincial Women's Committee (PWC) Representative, Local and ...
August 6, 2014SEE MOREWorld Elder Abuse Awareness Day 2014
OPSEU is marking June 15 as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day.Elder abuse is essentially a violation of an individual's rights to dignity, respect and self worth. Elder abuse can be seen in various forms; physical, emotional, financial and negle...
June 13, 2014SEE MORESpring 2014 Equity Newsletter
Toward a More Inclusive UnionRESPECT: Equality Begins at Home.How do we transform “the people united” from a slogan in the streets to a daily reality in our Union? We begin each gathering with the statement: “Whenever OPSEU me...
June 3, 2014SEE MOREProvincial Human Rights Committee News and campaigns
PHRC Educational MaterialTo ensure promotion of Human Rights issues the committee has undertaken the reproduction of Bullying and Harassment Posters, to be available for the members through their Regional Representative.The Committee is also ...
March 21, 2014SEE MORE2012 OPSEU Human Rights Conference
Welcome!The 2012 OPSEU Human Rights Conference, “Social Change through Social Media” is scheduled to take place at the Sheraton Parkway North in Richmond Hill on November 16-18.The goal of the conference is to integrate human rights a...
March 21, 2014SEE MORE2012 OPSEU Human Rights Conference
Welcome!The 2012 OPSEU Human Rights Conference, “Social Change through Social Media” is scheduled to take place at the Sheraton Parkway North in Richmond Hill on November 16-18.The goal of the conference is to integrate human rights a...
March 21, 2014SEE MORE2012 OPSEU Human Rights Conference Review
2012 OPSEU Human Rights Conference“Social Change through Social Media,” the 2nd Biennial Human Rights Conference was held from November 16-18, 2012 at the Sheraton Parkway Toronto North in Richmond Hill. The conference welcomed over ...
March 21, 2014SEE MORECommemorating Human Rights Day 2013
Since 1950, the United Nations has designated December 10 as Human Rights Day because it commemorates the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR). This year marks the Office of the High Commissioner of Human Rights' 20th year in ...
March 21, 2014SEE MOREHuman Rights Day – December 10 2012
December 10, 2012 is Human Rights Day. It serves an opportunity to celebrate the achievements made in securing fundamental human rights for people all over the world. At the same time, it also calls for greater awareness to the ongoing fight for eq...
March 21, 2014SEE MOREInternational Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination – March 21, 2012
PHRC News and CampaignsThe United Nations International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination reminds people that racism stills exists. This day highlights the negative consequences of racial discrimination as well as the ongoing figh...
March 21, 2014SEE MOREPHRC Resources
Here are some PRHC materials to print and distribute:Bullying poster: ‘What is Bullying?PHRC bullying poster...
March 21, 2014SEE MOREProvincial Human Rights Committee (PHRC)
Who we are The Provincial Human Rights Committee (PHRC) is comprised of one member from each of OPSEU’s seven regions. Delegates in each region elect their representative at the biennial Regional Meeting. The PHRC assists in establishing local and o...
March 21, 2014SEE MORE