UFCW Canada Eastern Provinces Council Locals 864, 1252 and 1288P would like to send a big thank you to all of our members who attended our 'Step Into Your Power' Conference at The Westin Nova Scotian from April 27-29.
Our members were treated to several discussion panels including Truth and Reconciliation; hosted by UFCW Canada Resident Elder Eric Flett, Shane Morse, Local 864 member Gwenn Brake and Emmanuelle Lopez- Bastos, UFCW Canada Human Rights, Equity & Diversity Coordinator.
Another discussion panel on workplace organizing was held by EPC Organizer Dikota Williams, Local 1288P member Mark Harvey and Pablo Godoy, UFCW Canada Western Regional Director.
Other workshops throughout included better bargaining hosted by Marv Funk and Carl Flanagan, politics matters hosted by Mark Hennesy and living identity in the workplace hosted by Emmanuelle Lopez- Bastos.
We would also like to extend our gratitude to the staff of The Westin Nova Scotian for their excellent hospitality towards our membership and staff during this time.
