Equity Caucuses
The equity caucus model is designed to create a space for demographically and culturally similar AMAPCEO members to build community, support other members, and provide alternative routes into activist roles for under-represented equity groups.
AMAPCEO's Board of Directors is committed to advancing equity and inclusive representation in our governance structures and throughout all aspects of our union. Equity caucuses are a way to cultivate recognition, support, and understanding for diverse constitutency groups—ultimately helping AMAPCEO become a more equitable organization.
Interested in joining an Equity Caucus? Apply here »
You must be a signed AMAPCEO member to join an equity caucus or circle. Not a signed member? Join today!
Want to start a new equity caucus? Please contact Labour Relations Specialist Timna Ben-Ari.
Arab Caucus
Mission
The Arab Caucus will work to foster equitable and barrier-free workplaces for Arab members represented by AMAPCEO. Our mission is to amplify Arab voices, build community, and dismantle systemic discrimination and racism within our workplaces. In collaboration with AMAPCEO and fellow equity-seeking groups, we will empower Arab members and support their professional growth and development.
Vision
An Ontario where Arabs are empowered to bring their authentic selves to work, and fully participate in their union, workplace, and community.
Leadership
Chair: Léa Nsouli
Vice-Chair: Summer Alkarmi
Asian Caucus
Mission
Promote equity and diversity in AMAPCEO through the celebration of Asian culture and heritage and engagement through representation in leadership positions.
Vision
AMAPCEO Caucus will have an equal and inclusive culture and members are represented in leadership positions.
Leadership
Chair: Jamie Ngo
Vice-Chair: Jerry Ni
Black Caucus
Mission
The Black Caucus will work to bring about change that amplifies Black voices, illuminates Black experiences and perspectives, eradicates systemic Anti-Black racism and discrimination and, normalize upward mobility and equity of representation for qualified Black employees across all bargaining units in the workplaces. We will do so by:
- Leveraging our lived experiences.
- Taking on workplace roles such as workplace and employee relations committee representatives.
- Securing seats at AMAPCEO decision-making and policy development tables.
- Expanding our delegate base to build strength as activists and agents of change.
- To that end, the Black Caucus will work together as a community and in allyship with other equity-deserving groups, in collaboration with the AMAPCEO Board, and in partnership with members of other Black networks.
Vision
Environments, policies, and practices free from anti-Black racism and discrimination that provide equitable advancement for Black AMAPCEO-represented employees within their workplaces and enable Black members to reach their full potential within AMAPCEO.
Leadership
Chair: Bonnie Wiltshire
Vice-Chair: Latoya Blackwood
Disability Caucus
Mission
The Disability Caucus will advocate and champion for the rights, accommodations and full participation of members with disabilities.
Vision
Members with disabilities will receive fair and equitable treatment and will discover their power to make a difference.
Leadership
Chair: Asma Fatehi
Vice-Chair: Ashley Denby
Francophone Caucus
Mission
To help AMAPCEO meet the needs of Francophones today so they become more engaged in the union tomorrow.
Vision
AMAPCEO meets the needs of Francophones and they feel a strong sense of belonging to the union.
Leadership
Chair: Vincent Lavigne
Vice-Chair: Mohamed Boudjenane
Indigenous Circle
Mission
The AMAPCEO Indigenous Circle is dedicated to advocating for education, skills development, and integrating Indigenous knowledge within our members respective workplaces.
Our goal is to support inclusive and culturally competent workplaces that promote reconciliation, upholds human rights, and empowers Indigenous employees and communities.1
We strive to bring positive change to AMAPCEO by building an equitable and vibrant organization that reflects the diversity of its Indigenous members, fostering belonging and empowerment for all.
Vision
An increased Indigenous membership and participation in AMAPCEO governance as well as an effective network for information sharing and provisions that supports Reconciliation as per the Truth and Reconciliation Commission call to action.
Leadership
Chair: Maggie Kavanaugh
Vice-Chair: Rebecca Gencarelli
Latinx Caucus
Mission
The Latinx Caucus will work to foster equitable and barrier-free workplaces for Latinx members represented by AMAPCEO. Our mission is to amplify Latinx voices, build community, and dismantle systemic discrimination and racism within our workplaces. In collaboration with AMAPCEO and fellow equity-seeking groups, we will empower Latinx members and support their professional growth and development.
Vision
An Ontario where Latinx are empowered to bring their authentic selves to work, and fully participate in their union, workplace, and community.
Leadership
Chair: Maria Lopez Pevide
Vice-Chair: Valeria Netto
Pride Caucus
Mission
To advocate for LGBTQI2S AMAPCEO members by promoting activities and events that foster inclusion, understanding and respect.
Vision
LGBTQI2S people in AMAPCEO and the workplace have enhanced and sustainable health and well-being.
Leadership
Chair: Noémie Bergeron
Vice-Chair: Lina Cimarrusti
Women's Caucus
Mission
The Women's Caucus values the diverse intersectional identities and experiences of members and champions engagement, education, advocacy, and collaboration on issues relevant to women in the union, the workplace, and the community.
Vision
An Ontario where individual and systemic barriers to participation of women in the union, the workplace, and the community have been eliminated.
Leadership
Chair: Khadeeja Farooq
Vice-Chair: Nicole Beier
Other Caucuses
AMAPCEO also has caucuses designed to promote awareness, inclusion, and participation of retirees, and young workers within our union.
Interested in joining one of these Caucuses?
You must be a signed AMAPCEO member to join one of these caucuses. Not a signed member? Join today!
Retirees Caucus
Mission
- Protect and enhance the benefits, and promote the interests, of retired AMAPCEO members who are in receipt of pensions from the Ontario Pension Board or H.O.O.P.P.
- Advocate against proposals and policies that could be detrimental to retired AMAPCEO members’ interests.
- Provide information and assistance, as necessary, to retired AMAPCEO members.
- Engage with retired AMAPCEO members with a focus on encouraging participation in the Retirees Caucus.
- Liaise and cooperate with other senior and pensioners organizations on matters of mutual interest.
Membership
When you retire from your AMAPCEO-represented position, become a retired member to continue your involvement in the union, receive ServicePlus benefits, and participate in the Retirees Caucus.
There is a one-time fee of $25 to become a retired member.
Leadership
Chair: Paul Dean
Young Workers' Caucus
Purpose
The Young Workers Caucus will work to promote the inclusion and participation of young workers in AMAPCEO through advocacy, awareness raising and leadership development.
Terms of Reference (sign-in required) »
Membership
Open to any signed AMAPCEO member who is 35 or younger at the time they join the Caucus.
Leadership
Chair: Chris Cully
Vice-Chair: Harman Mundi
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57) We call upon federal, provincial, territorial, and municipal governments to provide education to public servants on the history of Aboriginal peoples, including the history and legacy of residential schools, the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, Treaties and Aboriginal rights, Indigenous law, and Aboriginal–Crown relations. This will require skills-based training in intercultural competency, conflict resolution, human rights, and anti-racism."
