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.
Jewish Heritage in Canadian Human Rights
This Jewish Heritage Month, I want to highlight the tremendous contributions Jewish Canadians have had on Canadian labour. The Jewish community, in particular, played an incredibly impactful role in fighting against discrimination and building the human rights movement in Canada.
April 2024 AGM
Local 541 kicked off the end of fiscal with a well awaited AGM hosted by MC Elisa P. at The Host, a South Asian restaurant in Richmond Hill, with special guests CEIU NVPs in attendance!
Professor Givens on Black Reconstructions
Local 541 and a few of its members attended a lecture on Black Reconstructions: Race, Educational History and the Problem of the Archive given by the Professor of Education and African and African American Studies at Harvard University. Read more about the this eye-opening and inspiring lecture from some of our members, and check out some photos!
Eid ul-Fitr 2024
Eid Mubarak! Read about the significance of Eid ul-Fitr, and how the union is celebrating with its Muslim members.