SFL recognizes the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women

Today, December 6^th, is the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women. The Saskatchewan Federation of Labour (SFL) recognizes this important day, and remembers the École Polytechnique shooting when 14 young women lost their lives.

They were killed because they were women.

Every December 6^th since that tragic day in 1989, Canadians come together both to remember those who were lost and to pledge action to end violence against women.

“Every year, this day serves as a solemn reminder that violence against women and girls is everybody’s issue, and that there is so much more work to be done to end gender-based violence,” said SFL President Lori Johb. “Saskatchewan still has some of the highest rates of domestic violence in the country, and that is unacceptable. We must continue to everything that we can to end violence against women, through legislation, education, and investments in supports for those fleeing from unsafe or violent situations.”

On behalf of its 100,000 members the SFL will maintain its work to end violence against women with a continued focus on how domestic violence affects women in the workplace.

“The passing of legislation in 2019 allowing paid leave for survivors of domestic violence was an important victory for workers,” Johb said. “Saskatchewan’s labour movement will continue to push the government for more supports, and continue our work partnering with community groups to ensure that survivors of domestic violence has access to the supports they need.”