Labour Board Signals Unions Can’t Ignore Racism Among Their Members

Three police officers wearing formal blue dress uniforms are featured in a graphic with a red border. The officer in the center, who is Black, stands outdoors, while the other two are indoors. Bold white and black text across the image reads: “Labour Board Signals Unions Can’t Ignore Racism Among Their Members.”

A Nova Scotia Labour Board decision has allowed Truro police constable Brent Bowden’s complaint to proceed, after he alleged his union failed to represent him following a racist incident at work. The Board found the claim timely and potentially linked to discrimination, sending the matter to a Review Officer for further review.