The Society of United Professionals-Local 160 (SUP) has spoken out against hateful attacks in the past, but the latest incident on London, Ontario proves particularly close to SUP’s membership, as the victims are close relations of a Society member in the Bruce Power Local.
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After learning of the tragic news that the remains of 215 children were found at the Kamloops Indian Residential School in British Columbia, WAPSO-Local 162/Canadian Area Vice President Richard Mahe and Canadian Area Vice President Scott Travers sent a joint letter to Prime Minister Trudeau calling on his government to “to leave no stone unturned."
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Earlier this week, Michelle Johnston was declared the Society of United Professionals’ (SUP/IFPTE Local 160) new president. Former president Scott Travers announced his retirement last month and an election was triggered shortly after to elect a new president.
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The Society of United Professionals (SUP/IFPTE Local 160)/Canadian Area Vice President Scott Travers and Secretary-Treasurer Michelle Johnston hosted the Society of United Professionals' online Day of Mourning ceremony on Wednesday, the second of the COVID-19 global pandemic.
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Longtime Canadian Area Vice President and SUP/IFPTE Local 160 President Scott Travers penned a letter this week to SUP members, staff and pensioners announcing his imminent retirement. In doing so, Brother Travers will celebrate not only a 36-year career in the energy industry, but also one of IFPTE’s strongest trade unionist’s representing not only his members at his Local, but also the interests of IFPTE members all throughout the Federation.
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April 14 was International Day of Pink. The Society of United Professionals (SUP/IFPTE 160) is proud to stand up against homophobic, trans-phobic and all kinds of bullying. The International Day of Pink is an international anti-bullying event held annually during the second week of April.
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The Ontario Federation of Labour (OFL) sent an open letter to Ontario Premier Doug Ford, Minister of Health Christine Elliott, and Minister of Labour Monte McNaughton calling on them to strengthen protections for all workers. The letter was sent with the support of Ontario organizations and unions, including the Society of United Professionals (SUP/IFPTE Local 160). Experts around the world–including within Canada–have called for higher levels of worker protection because of aerosol transmission of the virus.
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The Society of United Professionals (SUP/IFPTE Local 160) Executive Board recognized Equal Pay Day in Canada on April 7 by wearing red in support.
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The Society of United Professionals (IFPTE Local 160) is pleased to announce that 34 engineers from the Technical Standards & Safety Authority (TSSA) have joined the Society! The campaign started in March with a vote held last week. The vote results were released by the Ontario Labour Relations Board last Friday and a resounding 88% voted yes! Congratulations to the Society and TSSA engineers!
Read MoreThe Society of United Professionals (SUP), IFPTE Local 160 is pressing the Ontario provincial and federal governments for pandemic recovery, decarbonization of transportation and energy systems, and access to justice measures in their respective budgets. These priorities were outlined in the Society’s budget consultation submission to each government.
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The theme of this year’s IDPD is “Building Back Better: toward a disability-inclusive, accessible and sustainable post COVID-19 World”.
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The Society of United Professionals (SUP/IFPTE Local 160) held their annual council meeting on November 16 with more than 160 delegates and guests attending the online event.
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The Society of United Professionals (SUP/IFPTE Local 160) is proud to support students studying to attain their educational goals, meet their professional objectives, and succeed to their fullest potential.
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Every September 30, communities and organizations all over Canada participate in Orange Shirt Day. Established in 2013, Orange Shirt Day was created to educate people and promote awareness in Canada about the Indian residential school system and the impact it has had on Indigenous communities for over a century.
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