CUPE Alberta wishes to express our revulsion at the invasion of Ukraine by the Putin government of Russia. The invasion is an act of naked aggression without any reasonable justification. We stand in solidarity with all Ukrainian people and express our admiration at the ability of Ukrainian civilians and military personnel to withstand the Russian advance.

We know our small statement by itself will do little to reverse Putin’s military actions. However, we want to add our voices to the worldwide chorus of people demanding countries like Russia respect the lives and dignity of all peoples.