In this episode, Director Scott Lunny is joined by Randy Dillon, SOAR 3-14 member, and Jim Stanford, Economist & Director, Centre for Future Work, to talk about the importance of Steelworkers being engaged in legislative and political action. Jim Stanford discusses his recent paper “Alberta’s Disappearing Advantage: The crisis in Alberta wages, and how to fix it” and he talks about how Albertans have experienced unprecedented reductions in their incomes, their purchasing power, and their living standards. Tune in to hear this very interesting podcast discussion on why it’s important for Steelworkers to press their governments to commit to repairing and improving real wages as a top priority in its economic policy.

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.