Regina, Saskatchewan Treasurer, IATSE Local 295 Celeste Pinder has been passionately engaged in the labour movement for over 15 years. She is President of the Regina and District Labour Council, and serves on the Saskatchewan Federation of Labour Executive Council. Pinder has been active in IATSE Local 295 since 2012, serving two terms as President…
North Vancouver, British Columbia Vice President, BC Nurses Union Tristan Newby, RN, BSN (he/him) is a Registered Nurse specializing in emergency care, with areas of practice that include emergency, public health, mental health, and site leadership. He serves as Vice President of the BC Nurses’ Union, where he is Provincial Lobby Coordinator, Chair of the…
Mississauga, Ontario Vice President, Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation (OSSTF), District 19 Peel Dr. Dorothy Hsia Melville is a secondary educator and union leader based in Ontario. They serve as Vice President of the province’s second largest district teachers union. They have led province-wide professional learning on human rights and have advised on education-related policy…
St John’s, Newfoundland President, Newfoundland and Labrador Federation of Labour Jessica McCormick is the President of the Newfoundland and Labrador Federation of Labour, representing 70,000 workers. She was the youngest and first queer woman elected to the position. Jessica has worked in the labour and social justice movement since 2010. In 2025, she was named…
Winnipeg, Manitoba 2SLGBTQI+ Diversity Vice-President, CUPE Manitoba Steward, Local 998 Exc. Chair, EROC Committee, Local 998 Co-Chair, National Pink Triangle Committee CUPE Rep. for CLC Solidarity and Pride Working Group National Member Facilitator / Graduate of the CLC Jonny is a proud father, and 2SLGBTQIA+, Metis, labour activist, and leader in Winnipeg, Manitoba. He is…
Edmonton, Alberta President, Edmonton & District Labour Council Greg Mady is President of the Edmonton & District Labour Council, a CUPW Member and a lifelong organizer. He has always been driven by a sense of fairness, which has different forms across his life and driven him to different areas of organizing and activism. It has…
London, Ontario Executive Director, Canadian Football League Players Association After graduating with Honours from Western University and winning the Vanier Cup (National Championship), Dave was drafted 16th overall in the CFL Draft to the BC Lions. He went on to play from 2018-2024 serving as team captain for his last 5 seasons. Recently stepping away…
New Westminster, British Columbia Pension and Benefits Trustee, ILWU 514 Brian Loos has been described as an individual that leads by example. Throughout life he has risen to leadership roles in sports, academics and his professional career. His dynamic resume and experience bring him a unique outlook on life and business. Fisheries Scientist to Environmental…
Saint John, New Brunswick Division President, CUPE NB Iris Lloyd is the President of the Canadian Union of Public Employees, NB Division, Regional Vice President of the Canadian Union of Public Employees National Executive board representing New Brunswick. First elected in 2025 Iris presides over all matters relating to CUPE New Brunswick. Born and raised…
Saint John, New Brunswick Registered Nurse, New Brunswick Nurse’s Union Catherine Little is a dedicated union leader serving as 1st Vice President of the New Brunswick Nurses Union and Vice President of the New Brunswick Federation of Labour. She brings more than 25 years of leadership experience from her local executive, including eight years as…
