In this episode, Director Scott Lunny is joined by Sussanne Skidmore, President of the BC Federation of Labour and Steelworkers Catie Jones USW Local 5220 and Brandon Nicholson from USW Local 1-184 to talk about Pride Month. June is a time to celebrate what has been accomplished and to reflect on the work that still needs to be done. Tune it to learn why we must continue to strengthen human rights protection for our membership and make a strong commitment to bargain language into collective agreements to protect the rights of all our members.

In this episode, Director Scott Lunny is joined by Gabriele Simmons to talk about the USW Family Community Education Fund and how the fund supports a wide range of educational and community activities for members, families and our neighbours and allies. Earl Graham, USW District 3 Coordinator and Dennel Pickering from Local 5917 join to share their experiences with the fund and how by organizing projects is a great way to create ties with neighbours and community groups, educate members and involve new activists. Tune in to learn more about the FCEF and how your local can access funds and participate in it.

In this episode, Director Scott Lunny talks health and safety in our union and workplaces with Ed Kent (District 3 Health, Safety and Environment Co-ordinator) and Sylvia Boyce (USW National Health, Safety and Environment Co-ordinator). John Perquin shares the historic importance of Elliott Lake and how April 18th marks the 50th Anniversary of the wildcat strike that led to the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Michelle Laurie joins to share her thoughts in an open discussion on the Day of Mourning, Westray, the USW’s “Stop the Killing” campaign and raising the bar on women’s health and safety.