The Equity Committee works to support COPE Local 343 members by advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion in our workplaces and communities. The Committee provides resources, guidance, and initiatives that help address systemic barriers and promote fairness for all members. In addition, the Committee collaborates with COPE, the Canadian Labour Congress, the Ontario Federation of Labour, and District Labour Councils to strengthen equity-focused campaigns and actions that impact unionized workers and the broader public.
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Ethiraju has been a member of COPE Local 343 for the last 25+ years with an
extensive accounting and financial background. A friend and colleague once
told him that if you want to see change, you need to get involved, and so he did. Ethiraju has been a steward, a bargaining committee member, and sits on multiple committees at Local 343. Advocating for those who are not able to and helping others and social justice has always been a strong value of his, and he will continue to do that at the board level! Ethiraju believe in a more just world. In his spare time, he love to spend time with his family, his dog Maya, enjoys gardening, talking about politics, and making the best biriyani in town!
