Fighting Anti-Black Racism and Discrimination

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Anti-Black Racism and Discrimination

In May 2020, the murder of George Floyd sent shockwaves around the world. In Canada, this tragedy and the many others that followed shone a light on the widespread policies and systems of bigotry and discrimination that Black communities continue to face – even in the federal government and institutions designed to protect them.

The years since have placed a renewed focus on the pervasive anti-Black racism and discriminatory attitudes across the federal public sector. Black employees have long faced additional barriers at work, limiting their hiring and career advancement and jeopardizing their health and safety. In recent years, the government has come to recognize the existence of systemic racism across Canadian society and institutions including the federal public sector, but it has been slow to adopt the necessary structural changes to truly transform the public sector into a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace.

Black federal public sector employees have raised their concerns, demanding action and transparency from the government to root out discriminatory practices. They have also asked federal labour unions to step up their support to Black members and work alongside them to shine a light on racism and discrimination in the federal workplace.

CAPE stands in solidarity with these employees and serves as a strong advocate for its members facing anti-Black racism, discrimination and harassment. The association is determined to play a role as a trusted and active ally in uprooting these discriminatory practices and building a fairer and equitable environment that ensures the rights, dignity and well-being of all its members.

 

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