Cultivating safe spaces for women to participate and lead
Members of this committee are committed to building capacity within CUPE’s membership to eliminate barriers faced by cis and trans women in our union. Advocacy focuses on increased participation of women through succession planning, and the creation of safe spaces where women can develop the skills and experience required to lead.
Outside of regular committee meetings, committee members engage in community-based advocacy to support events and actions to both celebrate and remember women.
2025-2027 Committee Membership
Back row: Hannah Christo, Kimia Ghorbani, Bridget Barker, Lois Beischer, Theresa Pidcock, Dorothy Tompkins, Barb Landy, Shauna Johnson, Kim Carlson, Sarah Cibart (Staff Advisor). Front row: Harjit Birdi, Sian Nallewag, Sheryl Burns, Michelle Thompson, Charlene Turnbull. Missing: Sera Craigen Ecsy.