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.

(Sept 12-28) Black Justice Strategy Community Engagement Sessions

Staff from the African Nova Scotian Justice Institute. Photo: Matthew Byard

Canada’s Black Justice Strategy Community Engagement Sessions – Hosted By ANSJI The African Nova Scotian Justice Institute is leading public engagement sessions across Nova Scotia to inform the development of Canada’s Black Justice Strategy (CBJS). This strategy, driven by the Federal Department of Justice and community partners, addresses anti-Black racism, systemic discrimination and the overrepresentation […]