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Founded 80 years ago by engineers who wanted better working conditions, the Society of United Professionals now represents more than 10,000 professionals in the energy and legal sectors. The Society is Local 160 of the IFPTE.

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Society of United Professionals @thesocietysays.bsky.social · 08/12/2025
The City of Regina is planning cuts to transit services, affecting people who rely on transit to get work, school, and home safely at the end of the day. We stand with workers at @atucomms.bsky.social, whose members could face job cuts. Please sign ATU's petition: actionnetwork.org/letters/stop...
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Stop the Cuts to Regina Transit
City Council in Regina is going to blindside passengers by cutting service to high school students and seniors, stop the service at 10:30pm leaving hundreds stranded each night in the brutal winter, a...
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Society of United Professionals @thesocietysays.bsky.social · 08/12/2025
We're starting off Day 2 of Society Council with an inspiring report from our President, Rebecca Caron. Rebecca reviewed some of the Society's notable achievements this year. We were reminded that "When we act collectively, we win." #sup2025
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Society of United Professionals @thesocietysays.bsky.social · 07/12/2025
We are excited to kick off this year's Society Council. Our theme is Leadership in Action: Building our Collective Power. Over the next two days, we'll be spending time discussing how we can work together to advance the interests of our members and contribute to a stronger labour movement. #sup2025
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Society of United Professionals @thesocietysays.bsky.social · 26/11/2025
Today, the ON gov't announced a major milestone: it has approved OPG's plan to refurbish four CANDU nuclear reactors at the Pickering Nuclear Generating Station. Society President Rebecca Caron spoke today at the government's press conference. Watch her remarks here: www.youtube.com/live/oGtwwA2...
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Minister Lecce Holds a Press Conference | November 26
YouTube video by Government of Ontario Announcements
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Canadian Labour @canadianlabour.bsky.social · 21/11/2025
📢 We’re six days away! Join us on Nov 27 at 1pm ET for a webinar showcasing how workers and unions are leading the fight to end gender-based violence. #RiseUp #EndGBV Save your spot ⬇️ us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
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Society of United Professionals @thesocietysays.bsky.social · 21/11/2025
Another @oflabour.bsky.social Convention has come to an end. It's been an incredible week as we joined with our labour movement siblings to set a course for our provincial federation. Our delegation was out in full force to advocate for our members and build bridges with our union partners.
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Society of United Professionals @thesocietysays.bsky.social · 20/11/2025
Congratulations to Pride and Solidarity Chair and LAO member Morgan Koch, who was awarded the @oflabour.bsky.social's Solidarity and Pride Champion Award. Morgan has been a fierce advocate for 2SLGBTQIA+ rights, equity, inclusivity, and respect. Congratulations Morgan! We're so proud of you!
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Society of United Professionals @thesocietysays.bsky.social · 11/11/2025
Danielle Smith and the UCP in Alberta are attacking the rights of teachers through using the notwithstanding clause to order them back to work. Teachers are standing up for fairness & better learning conditions. Show your support by signing the petition. workerstogether.ca/alberta-work...
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Stand with workers across Alberta - Workers Together
Thousands of teachers across Alberta stood up for a fair deal and better learning conditions for kids. Instead of negotiating, Danielle Smith’s government ordered them back to work—and then went even ...
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Society of United Professionals @thesocietysays.bsky.social · 29/10/2025
The Society of United Professionals is a proud supporter of the Canadian Cancer Society. From one Society to another, thank you for joining us today to celebrate the success of our Charity Golf Tournament fundraiser. And thank you to all our sponsors and supporters who made this donation possible.
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Society of United Professionals @thesocietysays.bsky.social · 27/10/2025
Last week, we participated in a consultation with the federal Sustainable Jobs Partnership Council, alongside nuclear sector union reps at Darlington Energy Complex. The Society proudly took a leadership role in organizing the consultation, in collaboration with the Council's Secretariat and OPG.
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Society of United Professionals @thesocietysays.bsky.social · 23/10/2025
Our members in the legal sector know from their professional experience that despite the rhetoric espoused by many public officials, Ontario's bail system is not a revolving door for violent offenders. Read our statement on bail reform: www.thesociety.ca/bail_reform_... #onpoli #cdnpoli
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Bail reform must uphold rights, not erode them: Letter to Ontario Attorney General Doug Downey
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Society of United Professionals @thesocietysays.bsky.social · 22/10/2025
On Oct. 17, we attended the @naygn.bsky.social Regional Conference in TO. It was a great opportunity to connect with emerging talent in nuclear and strengthen our ties within the sector. We were proud to sponsor travel bursaries for two out-of-province students to attend the conference.
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Ontario Nurses’ Association @ontarionurses.bsky.social · 20/10/2025
Nurses and health-care professionals from the North York Family Health Team (NYFHT), who provide care and services to approximately 95,000 people, are on strike today following the failure of their employer to negotiate a first collective agreement. More: ona.org/news/20251020-nyfht-strike
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Society of United Professionals @thesocietysays.bsky.social · 10/10/2025
It was great to attend the launch of the new Nuclear Discovery Centre in Port Hope - a learning hub to explore the benefits of OPG's proposed nuclear generation project in Wesleyville. The hub provides a great opportunity for education and engagement with community stakeholders.
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Society of United Professionals @thesocietysays.bsky.social · 08/10/2025
More than 10,000 full-time college support staff have been on strike since Sept. 11. They're fighting for job security & for students who deserve quality support. When union members stand together, we win. Join a line in support of striking @opseusefpo.bsky.social workers! opseupicketfinder.org
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OPSEU Picket Finder – Where OPSEU members are taking a stand for our communities
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Society of United Professionals @thesocietysays.bsky.social · 08/10/2025
Don't miss the roundtable discussion "Gender Equity and Labour in 2025: Where do we go from here?" hosted by the Toronto and York Region Labour Council, featuring our very own LVP for Legal Aid Ontario Dana Fisher. To register, visit: actionnetwork.org/events/gende...
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Gender Equity and Labour in 2025: Where do we go from here?
Gender Equity and Labour in 2025: Where do we go from here?, hosted by the Toronto & York Region Labour Council's Women's Committee continues the long-standing tradition of Sisters of the Roundtab...
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Society of United Professionals @thesocietysays.bsky.social · 26/09/2025
On Sept. 30, we commemorate #OrangeShirtDay. On this day, we recognize the horrific legacy of Indian residential schools and we honour the Indigenous survivors & victims of this system. We've put together a video message from Society Executive VP Ralph Chatoor. youtu.be/qvofJkJ7fFA
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Commemorating the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, 2025
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Society of United Professionals @thesocietysays.bsky.social · 23/09/2025
We had a great time talking to members at this year's OPG Community Power Expo. Thanks to all the members who visited our tables. And congratulations to the winners of the Society quiz contest: Sana, Cassandra, Annabelle, Andrew, Jillian, and Norris.
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Society of United Professionals @thesocietysays.bsky.social · 21/09/2025
The ONDP has recognized the importance of clean energy, unionized labour, and support for Canadian supply chains in meeting Ontario's electricity needs with the adoption of a pro-nuclear policy resolution at its convention. Read our full press release here: www.thesociety.ca/society_welc...
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Society welcomes Ontario NDP passage of pro-nuclear resolution
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Society of United Professionals @thesocietysays.bsky.social · 19/09/2025
The Bruce Power Local was proud to donate this month to the Port Elgin Food Bank. A lot of families are struggling to make ends meet. Consider making a donation to your local food bank if you are able. Let's lift each other up. Find your local food bank: foodbankscanada.ca/find-a-food-...
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AMAPCEO @amapceo.bsky.social · 16/09/2025
Queen's Park. Durham. Guelph. Kingston. Peterborough. St. Catharines. Sudbury. They'll see us. They'll hear us: Remote work WORKS. See you Thursday! Let us know you're coming at amapceo.ca/ALLOUT
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Society of United Professionals @thesocietysays.bsky.social · 05/09/2025
Engage in meaningful dialogue around reconciliation and Indigenous rights during this webinar hosted by the Moose Hide Campaign. Featuring Elder Barb Ward-Burkitt and Raven Lacerte. Sept. 22 at 1pm. moosehide.swoogo.com/reconciliati...
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Society of United Professionals @thesocietysays.bsky.social · 02/09/2025
Some great shots from Labour Day in Hamilton, Toronto, and Port Elgin. We love to see our members out in full force celebrating the many gains our union movement have won. Thanks to everyone who made it out and helped organize Society contingents. #unionproud
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Society of United Professionals @thesocietysays.bsky.social · 01/09/2025
Happy #LabourDay to all the workers across Canada who power our economy and make our society run! It was an honour to march side by side today with thousands of workers in celebration of our united labour movement. Together, we've achieved so much to be proud of.
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Society of United Professionals @thesocietysays.bsky.social · 29/08/2025
We had the privilege of participating in a fascinating roundtable, hosted by the Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan in Canada, on global non-proliferation, nuclear disarmament, and cooperation on the peaceful uses of nuclear energy. Our nations have much to learn from each other.
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Society of United Professionals @thesocietysays.bsky.social · 29/08/2025
On Aug. 25, MPPs from the Ontario NDP toured the Nuclear Waste Management Organization's Demonstration and Discovery Centre. Those on the tour learned about the incredible work that Society members do to ensure that nuclear waste is managed safely. Thanks for joining us!
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Society of United Professionals @thesocietysays.bsky.social · 20/08/2025
Yesterday, I was very proud to participate in the announcement of a $35m federal government investment to support the installation of a second medical isotope production system (IPS) at Bruce Power’s CANDU Unit 6 reactor. Medical isotopes save lives! - Society President Rebecca Caron
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Society of United Professionals @thesocietysays.bsky.social · 20/08/2025
Congratulations to AC flight attendants who have won a new collective agreement. They courageously defined the unconstitutional Section 107 order to return to work and successfully pressured Air Canada back to the negotiating table. This is what happens when workers come together in #solidarity!
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Society of United Professionals @thesocietysays.bsky.social · 18/08/2025
We stand with Air Canada flight attendants. Please see the statement released today by Society President Rebecca Caron. "We know their fight for their constitutional rights is also a fight for the constitutional rights of our members." #solidarity www.thesociety.ca/flight_atten...
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Flight attendants deserve the right to strike: statement from Society President Rebecca Caron
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Society of United Professionals @thesocietysays.bsky.social · 18/08/2025
From Pres. Rebecca Caron: I had the privilege of joining flight attendants on the picket line at Pearson Airport last night, and I am inspired by their courage and resolve. To CUPE flight attendants: The labour movement is behind you. An attack on one is an attack on us all.
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Society of United Professionals @thesocietysays.bsky.social · 11/08/2025
Air Canada Flight attendants work an avg. of 35 unpaid hours a month - they only get paid when the flight is in motion. These CUPE members are currently in bargaining, and they're calling on Air Canada to address this major issue. Tell the company that unpaid work is a true crime: unfaircanada.com
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Home | Unfair Canada
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Society of United Professionals @thesocietysays.bsky.social · 06/08/2025
Good news the Caldwell First Nation. It will be an equity partner with Hydro One in the Chatham to Lakeshore Transmission Line. As Ontario moves forward with electrifying our energy sources, we must seek meaningful partnerships with Indigenous communities. www.newswire.ca/news-release...
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Caldwell First Nation Announces Historic Equity Investment in Chatham to Lakeshore Transmission Line with Hydro One
/CNW/ - Caldwell First Nation is proud to announce its landmark equity investment in the Chatham to Lakeshore Transmission Line, marking a new chapter in...
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Society of United Professionals @thesocietysays.bsky.social · 31/07/2025
See @canadianlabour.bsky.social statement on Carney's public service downsizing: "Slashing public services in the middle of an economic downturn will only make things worse. Adding 1000s more to the growing ranks of the unemployed will further weaken our economy." canadianlabour.ca/canadas-unio...
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Canada’s unions warn against austerity | Canadian Labour Congress
Statement by Bea Bruske, President of the Canadian Labour Congress Prime Minister Carney’s instruction to cabinet to identify deep operational savings is a dangerous step in the wrong direction, one t...
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Society of United Professionals @thesocietysays.bsky.social · 18/07/2025
The Society was proud to welcome members of Saskatchewan's Official Opposition to tour Ontario's nuclear facilities as part of their energy sector consultations. It's great that they are looking at the successes of Ontario's emissions-free, unionized nuclear sector. www.ctvnews.ca/regina/video...
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Sask. NDP MLA speaks on nuclear energy related meetings
WATCH: Following a trip to Ontario to meet with nuclear power leaders, NDP MLA Aleana Young said youth are open to nuclear power in Sask.
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Society of United Professionals @thesocietysays.bsky.social · 17/07/2025
Across July, there have been heat warnings in effect across ON. Yesterday, Toronto reached 40 degrees with humidity. The @oflabour.bsky.social is calling on the provincial g't to amend the OHSA to provide more protections to workers facing heat stress. To learn more, visit: ofl.ca/action/the-h...
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Join the OFL's heat stress campaign | The Ontario Federation of Labour
Join the OFL’s heat stress campaign Download the petition here. (EN)Petitions must be signed in...
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Society of United Professionals @thesocietysays.bsky.social · 16/07/2025
Check out this community screening of A Time To Rise, a powerful documentary about immigrant farmworkers in Canada organizing for justice in 1980. Followed by panel discussion. This Friday from 6pm-8pm at USW Hall, 1158 Aerowood Drive, Mississauga. Register here: www.eventbrite.ca/e/film-scree...
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Society of United Professionals @thesocietysays.bsky.social · 10/07/2025
Get out your drivers! The Society is excited to announce that we're hosting a charity golf tournament to raise funds for the @cancersociety.bsky.social. If you're a Society member - keep an eye out for registration information in the upcoming weeks. Until then, save the date!
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Society of United Professionals @thesocietysays.bsky.social · 08/07/2025
On Friday, The Society visited CUPE 5525 on the picket line. We stand in #solidarity with care workers fighting for their first contract. We are united with you against concessions. We support your right to paid sick days, fair scheduling, and health benefits. We are with you in this fight!
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Society of United Professionals @thesocietysays.bsky.social · 07/07/2025
CUPE 5525, representing personal care workers at Villa Colombo Homes for the Aged Inc., are striking for their 1st collective agreement. Excessive workloads and burnout are plaguing the sector. They need our support now more than ever! Please send an email in solidarity. cupe.on.ca/support-vill...
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Support Villa Colombo Workers on Strike! - CUPE Ontario
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Society of United Professionals @thesocietysays.bsky.social · 23/06/2025
When you buy union, you're supporting the labour movement. Your dollars are supporting decent wages, safer working conditions, and the collective power of workers. The @canadianlabour.bsky.social has produced a guide of Canadian-made, union-made products. workerstogether.ca/union-made/?...
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Buy union. Support Canadian workers. - Workers Together
When you pay for union-made goods and services, you’re supporting decent wages, safe working conditions, and an economy that works for working families. While corporate giants squeeze workers for prof...
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Ontario Federation of Labour @oflabour.bsky.social · 10/06/2025
ALL OUT TO DEFEND 2SLGBTQIA+ REFUGEES & NEWCOMERS!! When: June 20 from 1 PM Where: Queen's Park South Lawn, Toronto See you there! #AllOut #Pride #Refugees
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CCPA — Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives @policyalternatives.ca · 06/06/2025
New from @policyalternatives.ca: The lowest-income household in Canada are spending more and more of their money on basic essentials—while the richest are spending less and less. By @kjscott.bsky.social www.policyalternatives.ca/news-researc...
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Low income families in Canada have less disposable income than ever - CCPA
Canadian households spent an average of $76,750 on goods and services in 2023, a substantial increase of 14.3 per cent over 2021. This boost in spending was largely driven by the surge in inflation (u...
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Society of United Professionals @thesocietysays.bsky.social · 10/06/2025
Alongside @oflabour.bsky.social, we call for the immediate release of California Federation of Labour Vice-President David Huerta, who was detained illegally when he defended workers during a workplace ICE raid. ofl.ca/from-ontario...
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From Ontario to California, we demand the immediate release of David Huerta | The Ontario Federation of Labour
Following the violent and unlawful detention of California Federation of Labour Vice-President, and SEIU California...
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Society of United Professionals @thesocietysays.bsky.social · 10/06/2025
When 170 Society members showed up to the picket line of striking WSIB workers, CBC Toronto took notice. The Society is in #solidarity with @oceu1750.bsky.social members fighting for a fair contract, as the WSIB hands out billions of dollars in rebates to employers.
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Society of United Professionals @thesocietysays.bsky.social · 09/06/2025
Today, Society members from Hydro One joined a solidarity rally in support of striking WSIB workers. We are calling on the Ford government and the WSIB to deliver fair wages, an end to U.S. outsourcing, and improvements to workplace health and safety. #solidarity with @oceu1750.bsky.social
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Society of United Professionals @thesocietysays.bsky.social · 06/06/2025
June is National Indigenous History Month. This is an opportunity for us to reaffirm our commitment to supporting Indigenous self-determination and sovereignty. And we celebrate the vibrant and resilient heritage of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples.
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Society of United Professionals @thesocietysays.bsky.social · 05/06/2025
It's Pride month! In June, we cherish how gender and sexual diversity enriches our cultural fabric. And we take this time to reflect on how we still have a long way to go to achieve justice for all. We wish you a happy and uplifting Pride! Pride events: ofl.ca/event/2025-p....
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2025 Pride Event Schedule | The Ontario Federation of Labour
PRIDE events throughout Ontario begin in May and run through to September. Find events near...
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Society of United Professionals @thesocietysays.bsky.social · 04/06/2025
Today we heard remarks from the US Ambassador to Canada, the Honorable Pete Hoekstra, at an event hosting by the Empire Club of Canada. We're keeping our finger on the pulse as developments unfold in Canada-U.S. relations.
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Society of United Professionals @thesocietysays.bsky.social · 27/05/2025
CUPW workers are on an overtime ban to protect our public postal system. Rally this Sat. at Albert Jackson Processing Centre, 1395 Tapscott Road, Scarborough, from 12pm-3pm. Wear red. Bring your flags & noisemakers. And send a letter to the PM! www.cupw.ca/en/campaigns...
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Protect the Public Post Office!
Tell your member of parliament to stand up and protect our public postal service, and its jobs, before it’s too late.
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Society of United Professionals @thesocietysays.bsky.social · 13/05/2025
On Friday, June 20, we have an opportunity to come together and demand action for those who've been under attack - 2SLGBTQ+ people, immigrants and refugees, women, Indigenous peoples, and Black and racialized community members. Let's show up in full force. With @oflabour.bsky.social
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