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Bread and Roses Award Nomination Form

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Bread and Roses Award Nomination Form

Each year, the SGEU Women's Committee presents the Bread & Roses Award to recognize and celebrate the work of women activists in our union.

The phrase 'bread and roses' comes from a speech by suffragist and workers' rights activist Helen Todd in the early 1900s. In her speech, Helen called for "bread for all, and roses too," meaning that workers deserved both fair and dignified working conditions.

Fill out the following form by March 1, 2025 to nominate a woman who is making a positive difference in our union.

After you click 'Submit Now', you will receive a copy of the completed form in your inbox.

Nominee Information

First name *

Last name *

Workplace *

Select the nominee's sector *

Street address *

City/Town *

Postal code

Home phone number

Cell phone number

Personal email address *

As diversity will be a consideration in the selection of Bread and Roses recipients, please check the box below if your nominee, to the best of your knowledge, belongs to one or more of the following equity-seeking groups:

Indigenous
2SLGBTQIA+
Worker of colour

My nominee belongs to one of the equity-seeking groups listed above.
Yes

Nominator Information

First name *

Last name *

Home or cell phone number *

Personal email address *

Statement of Nomination

Your statement of nomination must highlight the ways in which the candidate has had a positive impact on their union, their community, and the labour movement. It should include any roles the candidate has held within the union, as well as a description of their volunteer and paid work.

In a few paragraphs, please describe why you believe your nominee should receive the Bread and Roses Award and include a short history of their union involvement. *

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