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February 2, 2023
February is Black History Month!
February is Black History Month!
Every year, we honour the contributions Black Canadians have made and continue to make in our workplaces and communities.
This is also a time to recognize our shared responsibility to fight anti-Black racism, and reaffirm our commitment to equal rights, opportunity and freedom from discrimination.
NABET 700-M UNIFOR is committed year-round to implementing workplace diversity and inclusion, taking action against discriminatory practices and providing resources for education, dialogue and social justice.
In 2021, NABET 700-M UNIFOR successfully negotiated the position of a Diversity Representative in our Collective Agreement. The diversity representative is a specifically trained representative who assists individuals with concerns related to equity, diversity and inclusion.
NABET 700-M UNIFOR’s BIWOC (Black, Indigenous and Workers of Colour) committee, formed in 2020, is focused on increasing support, and equity to members of diversity, and colour within the film, television and digital media industries. They are actively creating opportunities for growth advocating for and increasing the representation of members of diversity both in front and behind the camera.
At NABET 700-M UNIFOR, Black History Month is an event we acknowledge all year round with our partnerships with organizations such as CEE Center For Young Black Professionals, Reelworld, OYA Emerging Filmmakers.
We ask our membership to celebrate Black NABET 700-M UNIFOR members not only in February, but each day of the year.