The International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination is observed annually on the day police in Sharpeville, South Africa, opened fire and killed 69 people at a peaceful demonstration against apartheid "pass laws" in 1960. Since that day the apartheid system in South Africa has been dismantled, racist laws and practices have been abolished in many countries; however far too many people continue to experience racial discrimination.
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Last week, SEIU-West Vice President Jason Monteith, along with SEIU-West members Angela and Dominic, attended a Women's Health Breakfast hosted by Jacqueline Roy, MLA for Regina Northeast and Shadow Minister for the Status of Women and Women's Health.
There is currently a vacancy on the SEIU-West Executive Board for members that work for the Community Based Organizations Sector.