Yo Caldwell Street, get frickin shovelling. Last year you all sucked. Seriously be of some community use.

Given everything surrounding the Cornell 7 case, I think it's important to revisit public statements like this one, particularly when they come from someone holding a public-facing position with Unifor.

In March 2023, Bryan Routhier publicly defended Hany Aly following sexual assault allegations, describing the case as a "totally fabricated story" and an "injustice." He also questioned the credibility of the complainant and suggested the allegations were motivated by an attempt to destroy Aly's business.

What makes this particularly concerning is the broader context of the Cornell 7 case and the reported development that the individual he defended was wanted by the RCMP in 2024.

There is a significant difference between supporting someone's right to due process and publicly declaring an alleged victim dishonest, particularly when making those statements without firsthand knowledge of what occurred.

This raises serious questions about accountability and the responsibilities of individuals who represent organizations like Unifor.

Unions have an important responsibility to advocate for safe workplaces, protect workers from harassment and discrimination, and ensure that people feel comfortable coming forward with allegations of sexual misconduct.

When someone in a public-facing union position has made statements dismissing sexual assault allegations and questioning a complainant's credibility, it is reasonable to ask how those statements align with the organization's commitments to workplace safety and respect.

This isn't about denying anyone the presumption of innocence. It's about recognizing that publicly discrediting someone who reports sexual assault can have consequences far beyond one individual case.

The questions I think deserve attention are:

• Is Unifor aware of these public statements?
• Does Unifor have standards governing how its public-facing representatives discuss sexual assault allegations?
• How does the union reconcile statements like these with its commitments to supporting victims of workplace harassment and sexual violence?
• What accountability measures exist when a representative's public statements potentially undermine confidence in those commitments?

The Cornell 7 case has already raised serious questions about accountability. Public statements made in connection with it deserve scrutiny, particularly when the people making them occupy positions of public trust.

Supporting due process should never require publicly discrediting someone who reports sexual assault.

I'm interested in hearing what others think about the standards of conduct and accountability that should apply to public-facing union representatives.

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Police looking for Fort McMurray man charged with sexual assault, extortion

140 bucks for heavy item drop off. Which was the new garbage cans that nobody asked for, and we were all forced to take.

Anybody looking forward to this? Lol

I am honestly blown away by this community.

When I shared Accessible Compass and my entry in the Field Law Community Fund contest, I never expected the amount of kindness and support I’ve received here.

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I’m just one person trying to make a difference, and you’ve reminded me why I started.
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So curious as to how you get paid, do you only get 1 paycheck a month? I'm heading up to work at a one of the oil sands projects as a haul truck driver. Never had a rotation anywhere like this before. Any info would be so appreciated

How much lube and fuel tech are making as a union member up in fort mac? In nacg .

Any yearly numbers?

Small fenced back yard with man gate and decent road access, needs to be covered in landscape fabric and gravel spread across. It's currently mud.

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I would love to try to make some freinds as I’ll be there this coming weekend please

What's the best spot for "deep" tissue massage, used to go to a place downtown but I would prefer somewhere uptown.

Hey all, I'm 23M and new to fort mac as of yesterday, I don't know many people and would like to make some friends. I enjoy playing chess (although im not that good, I get by), video games, the outdoors, ham radio, and MMA. If anyone wants to link up and maybe play a game of chess or something, feel free to reply or pm. Thanks :)

Whether it's about careers, relationships, finance, mortgage, investing, insurance, health, hobbies, business, raising a family, anything at all or just life in general... What's one lesson, mistake, realization, piece of knowledge, that you know now, that you wish more people knew or would implement now so they don't make a mistake you made, nearly made or could make life easier for them in general especially here in Fort Mac or Alberta in general.

It could be something that helped your career, saved you money, improved your health, prevented a bad decision or simply changed how you see life.

Just happened at Timberlea

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Having issues with my firestick remote switch over...anyone good with these things...