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Every October we recognize Women’s History Month, and the contributions of women in society, including the federal workplace. I know how much better the workplace is when we include a diversity of voices and experiences, like those of CAPE’s members, including women from all backgrounds and experiences.

Today, October 15, the Canadian Association of Professional Employees (CAPE) marks the 20th anniversary of its formation,

Today, Orange Shirt Day and the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation, is a painful reminder of the horrific injustices that Indigenous peoples across Canada have experienced – and continue to endure today.

On September 25th, the Canadian Association of Professional Employees connected with Hon. Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Public Services and Procurement for the first time since his nomination in July.

On September 22nd, the Canadian Association of Professional Employees (CAPE) met with Dominic Laporte, CEO of the Translation Bureau and discussed issues facing interpreters and translators.

On Tuesday, the Canadian Association of Professional Employees (CAPE) joined the Canadian Union of Public Employees’ (CUPE) rally on Parliament Hill to call for effective federal anti-scab legislation.

The Canadian Labour Congress has reached out to its affiliates to share information about upcoming September 20 anti-trans groups’ protests against education policies designed to make schools safer and more inclusive spaces for 2SLGBTQI+ children, and requested that we spread information about the issue and how our members across the country can get involved as citizens and members of their community.

After more than a year of negotiations, the CAPE LoP bargaining team reached an impasse in negotiations with the employer. The parties were unable to agree on several key issues including, most notably, on wages.

The Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE), with the support of the Canadian Labour Congress (CLC), has planned a rally on Parliament Hill to push the government to enact good anti-scab legislation.