September 30th marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, a day to honour the children who never returned home from residential schools, the Survivors, their families, and their communities.
It is also a day to recognize the painful and lasting impacts of the residential school system and the ongoing effects of colonialism on First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples across Canada.
As union members, we believe in dignity, respect, equality, and solidarity. Reconciliation calls on all of us to listen, learn, reflect, and better understand the history and experiences of Indigenous peoples. It also requires an ongoing commitment to meaningful action.
On this National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we stand in solidarity with Indigenous peoples and communities.
In solidarity,
