Derik has been an active member of the labour movement for 20 years and has held various positions, including Canadian Director of the Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union, and International Vice President of the United Food and Commercial Workers Union (UFCW). Derik sits on the Board of Directors for a food bank and is…
Kelly is Manager, Legislative Information and Standards in the City Clerk’s Office at the City of Toronto. She manages business standards and the development of innovative information systems that support the City’s legislative process and enable better public access to decision-making in real time. In her previous role, Kelly led an overhaul of the City’s…
Executive Director of the Manitoba Federation of Labour (MFL) and Elected School Board Trustee for the Seven Oaks School Division in Winnipeg, Greg has dedicated his life to improving the lives of working people and continuously strives for universal fairness. Prior to being the MFL’s Executive Director, Greg began his career as a Red Seal…
Michelle advocates for equity in the education system with a focus on inclusive education for gender and sexually diverse people. Now a Representative with United Food and Commercial Workers Local 832, Michelle has worked in public and mental health in rural Manitoba for 12 years. Michelle serves her community as Manitoba Federation of Labour executive…
Nicole works for the Nova Scotia Government and General Employees Union as an Employee Relations Officer. Her current assignment includes contract negotiations, grievance administration and the general servicing of eight locals (approximately 2,500 members) across the education and liquor sectors. Nicole is a member of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, Lodge 2797.…
Colin is an entrepreneur and community leader from Bedford. He completed his undergraduate degree in Economics at Bishop’s University and his Master’s in Finance and Accounting at Lancaster University in England. Colin is currently the General Manager for Micco Companies, a family-run business that oversees a portfolio of companies in various different industries – hospitality,…
John began his career with General Motors of Canada and since then has played an active role in his community, in Ontario and across Canada. John has provided support in major organizing drives for Unifor Canada and has also held various roles in Unifor Local 222. He is currently the President of the Durham Region…
Richard has spent 35 years as a Boilermaker and member of the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers, Iron Ship Buildings, Blacksmiths, Forgers and Helpers (IBB). He served his home Local Lodge 359 as a Job Steward and on the Executive Board. He was an Instructor at the British Columbia Institute of Technology for the Boilermaker trade.…
Chelsey was born and raised in Saskatchewan, and after completing her Bachelor of Management at the University of Lethbridge and Master’s of Industrial Relations at Queen’s University, she returned to her Prairie roots. For the past ten years, Chelsey has been working for the City of Saskatoon in the Human Resources Division, largely in a…
Anna is a dynamic leader with deep experience in coordinating complex organizational transformation and change. Her expertise in change management, organizational effectiveness, leadership and development, facilitation and negotiation and talent management have built a strong reputation as a trusted advisor and well-regarded strategic thinker, who also thrives on getting things done. Originally from Antigonish, Anna…
