Day of Mourning – April 28, 2025
April 28 is the National Day of Mourning. Please take a minute at 11am to reflect on the losses that occur in the workplace each year which should never occur.
Black History Month Recap
This Black History Month, your Local 541 was committed to bringing its members valuable words with our second Food for Thought session and spoken word during the BHM Committee’s close out event.
March 2025 Hybrid AGM
First ever hybrid AGM for Local 541. 2024 Financial Statement was approved, 2025 budget was passed, $80k to be put into a GIC, and investing into our women’s committee.
Food for Thought: First Session Recap
Our first-ever Food for Thought event was a feast for both the mind and the stomach, as members gathered to listen to Paul Giancarlo (SEDP Director) and Anna Shen (ICPD SPDO) — who took us on a journey through their careers in the public service.
November 2024 Bowling/AGM Event
Local 541 thanks everyone who attended our recently held an AGM in November 2024 to elect two executives and pass a motion!
Diwali: The Festival of Lights
In 2024 we will observe and celebrate the festival of Diwali on November 1st. Diwali originates from the Sanskrit word “Dipavali,” meaning a row of lights, hence you may find our workplace Diwali event poster denoting to that name. Learn more about Diwali and what your local union is doing to help celebrate!
Being Filipino: Kapwa
Today is Araw ng Kalayaan (Philippine Independence Day). I want to spend this day telling you about kapwa and what it means to have Pinoy pride.
Join Us in Celebrating Indigenous Month
June is Indigenous Month, a time to honor and celebrate the rich cultures, histories, and contributions of Indigenous peoples. We are thrilled to announce that CEIU Local 541 will subsidize tickets for the Indigenous Music Summit Gala event on June 10, 2024.
Asian Heritage month: Tracing Back our Roots in Canada
In celebration of this year’s Asian Heritage Month, the 541 union would like to share a few features from our staff on what Asian Identity means to them.
Asian Heritage in Activism
Throughout their history in Canada, Asians have dealt with many types of exclusion. But with that exclusion, came activism and advocacy. I’m going to take you through the beginnings of that story by discussing discussing how Asian labour activism shifted Canadian history.