CUPE Leader Fred Hahn Faces Resignation Calls Over Controversial Video
The union's national board cites loss of confidence following a social media post deemed antisemitic by Jewish members.
- Fred Hahn, CUPE Ontario president, shared a video depicting a Jewish Olympic diver turning into a bomb.
- The video has been criticized as antisemitic, leading to calls for Hahn's resignation from his national role.
- Hahn expressed regret for the post but maintains it was intended to highlight perceived double standards in international sports.
- Ontario Premier Doug Ford and Labour Minister David Piccini have publicly condemned Hahn's actions.
- Jewish CUPE members have filed a human rights complaint, and some locals are considering severing ties with the provincial union.