June is Pride Month and the NEU proudly supports all members of the LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bi-Sexual and Transgender) community as they celebrate and highlight their unabashed and rightful pride.

June was chosen in part as Pride Month in homage to an important historic event that occurred in New York City on June 28, 1969. On that date, a riot broke out at the Stonewall Inn, a gay club in downtown Manhattan. Police had periodically raided the club under the guise of various liquor regulations, but in the eyes of many to simply harass the patrons of the establishment for no other reason than because of who they were. On that night, the patrons fought back resulting in a protest, with police and community members clashing through the night and throughout the rest of the week.

Many consider it a hallmark date in the LGBT rights movement.

Nearly 50 years later, LGBT parades/marches have become celebrations and joyous events highlighting the beauty of diversity, uniqueness and humanness. But they also serve to remind us that every time a member of this community is singled out in a negative way for who they are, 48 years doesn’t necessarily seem that long ago. 

Bargaining Update: Nunavut Employees Union/Public Service Alliance of Canada (Local 7) Members working at Qulliq Energy Corporation (QEC)

First Bargaining Session with QEC - Update as of April 28, 2017