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minister cardy re: fist logo
ParagrFrom: Cardy, Dominic Hon. (EECD/EDPE)
Date: Fri, Jan 17, 2020 at 5:33 PM
Subject: Statement
To: Theresa McAllister
Please see the following statement on behalf of Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development Dominic Cardy:
“Last week, school districts circulated a memo requesting employees be advised to cover the ‘fist logo’ portion of any CUPE promotional materials in school environments. This was due to concerns that the symbol may be perceived as promoting violence or harassment, particularly to younger students, if taken out of context.
Having heard CUPE’s concerns on the matter, the department has determined we will allow CUPE members to display this logo within the school environment.
We are committed to preparing our students to be active and engaged citizens, which means having open discussions about ideas and freedom of expression.
I have spoken with CUPE 2745 representatives and have encouraged them to engage in a process of informing New Brunswickers on the history and meaning of the symbol in their logo, which has caused confusion and concern in the province. Next week, I will have discussions with the school districts on how we can permit members of CUPE to use the logo in an educational context and a learning opportunity for students.”aph.
Date: Fri, Jan 17, 2020 at 5:33 PM
Subject: Statement
To: Theresa McAllister
Please see the following statement on behalf of Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development Dominic Cardy:
“Last week, school districts circulated a memo requesting employees be advised to cover the ‘fist logo’ portion of any CUPE promotional materials in school environments. This was due to concerns that the symbol may be perceived as promoting violence or harassment, particularly to younger students, if taken out of context.
Having heard CUPE’s concerns on the matter, the department has determined we will allow CUPE members to display this logo within the school environment.
We are committed to preparing our students to be active and engaged citizens, which means having open discussions about ideas and freedom of expression.
I have spoken with CUPE 2745 representatives and have encouraged them to engage in a process of informing New Brunswickers on the history and meaning of the symbol in their logo, which has caused confusion and concern in the province. Next week, I will have discussions with the school districts on how we can permit members of CUPE to use the logo in an educational context and a learning opportunity for students.”aph.
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