CUPE Ontario president Fred Hahn says he fully rejects 'the charge of antisemitism,' and said he will 'continue to fight side by side' with his union members despite calls for his resignation by the national executive board.
CUPE Ontario president Fred Hahn says he fully rejects "the charge of antisemitism," and said he will "continue to fight side by side" with his union members despite
Premier Doug Ford commented on Hahn's post during an unrelated news conference, not only calling the post "bigoted" but also calling the trade unionist a "disgusting human being." Shortly after the Hamas-led assault on Israel on Oct. 7, Hahn's social media activity landed him in hot water when he responded with a post about the "Power of resistance." Hahn wrote an open apology, but still dozens of CUPE members lodged a human rights complaint against the union alleging it engaged in systemic discrimination and promoted antisemitism.
"I cherish the cause of working people, the work we all do together fighting for justice here and around the globe. The power of our democracy deserves respect. It's why I'm both so sad and so angry. Trade unionists I have come to know and respect voted this week to overturn the democratic decisions of CUPE members," Hahn said.
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