Thursday April 14 2022
Almost two years ago, CUPW, and the labour movement, lost Sister Megan Whitfield – a long-time postal worker who dedicated her life to improving the lives of working people. She was an activist and mentor, and a friend to many.
In her honour, and to help carry out her legacy, CUPW launched the Megan Whitfield Bursary. Last year, one $5,000 bursary was awarded. This year, two $2,500 bursaries will be awarded to CUPW members in good standing, or their dependents, from an equity seeking group who are studying at a publicly funded, publicly run post-secondary institution in Canada.
The labour movement across the country is stronger because Megan argued for a powerful, inclusive, and anti-racist trade union movement. The bursary in her honour helps to ease the financial burden of aspiring activists and future labour leaders.
Around the world, we are seeing workers step into their power and demand fair and equitable treatment from their employers. We are witnessing new vigor and energy around union organizing. The type of energy Megan Whitfield brought to the labour movement.
Sister Whitfield was an inspiration to so many and her work against racism, sexism and intolerance must go on.
For more information about the bursary and how to apply, please see https://cupw.ca/en/MW-Bursary.
In solidarity,