Information of Interest to Workers of Colour
March 21 is Eliminate Racism Day
Since 1966, March 21 has been recognized by the United Nations as the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. Canada was one of the first countries to support the UN declaration. Youth are the heart and soul of the annual March 21 Campaign. (More)
Links to Other Web Sites
Manitoba Black Youth Internship Program
Workers of Colour Unite in International Solidarity
Better Jobs a Must - Sharenews Web site
Job market discriminates against young workers of colour
Black History Month Related Web pages
Canadian Labour Congress Statement on Black History Month
Black History Canada Web Site
Manitoba Government Web Site
Government of Canada Web Site
Mandate of Workers of Colour Caucus
To advise and communicate with the MFL Executive Council on issues relating to Workers of Colour; and to respond to requests and direction from the MFL Convention through the Executive Council.
Role of the Caucus
- To support initiatives that enhance, develop and implement actions which include Workers of Colour in the building and strengthening of the union movement.
- To organize conferences, workshops and seminars that specifically address the issues and interests of Workers of Colour
- To work with CLC/MFL affiliates and other Labour friendly organizations/coalitions to improve the situation of Workers of Colour throughout our communities/world.
- To provide support to our Sister/Brother Workers of Colour in their development for leadership positions within their unions and the Labour Movement overall.
- To make recommendations to the MFL Executive Council on issues affecting Workers of Colour
- To develop and implement campaigns and other activities endorsed by the MFL Executive Council which are referred to the Caucus.