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Our union is made up of people with stories worth sharing.
Member Voices is where we celebrate the experiences, ideas and contributions of our members. From conference experiences and workplace stories to personal achievements, opinions and community involvement, this is your space to be heard.
Have something to share? We'd love to hear from you!
Photos courtesy Michele Blind
Building Connections, Inspiring Change
Building Connections, Inspiring Change
By Michele Blind and Melina Tallentire | Summer/Fall 2026
As Women's Committee members, Michele and Melina share highlights from their experience at the PATHS Conference, including inspiring speakers, new connections and valuable insights into supporting women and children experiencing domestic violence. They hope their experience encourages other members to get involved and bring new ideas back to our local.
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AI, Data Centres and the Future of Work
AI, Data Centres and the Future of Work
By David Hopkinson | Summer/Fall 2026
David Hopkinson shares highlights from CALM 2026's Advanced Communicators Day, exploring how artificial intelligence could reshape jobs and why workers need protections. He also reflects on the complex balance between the employment opportunities created by major projects and their long-term impacts on Saskatchewan communities.
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One Union, one message
One Union, one message
By Gail Sawatzky | Summer/Fall 2026
Gail Sawatzky reflects on lessons from the 2026 CALM conference and how unions can build stronger connections with members and the wider community. His message: different workplaces and communities, but one shared story—and a stronger voice when we tell it together.
Image courtesy David Hopkinson
The Most Humbling Week of My Life
The Most Humbling Week of My Life
By Melina Tallentire | Summer/Fall 2026
Melina Tallentire reflects on an unforgettable week in Winnipeg, where members of Local 1-S came together to support Drag the Red and the Main Street Community Walk. Through meaningful connections, cultural experiences and simple acts of kindness, she discovered that solidarity is about more than lending a hand—it's about showing up, listening and learning from one another.
Image courtesy David Hopkinson
dragging the red
dragging the red
By David Hopkinson | Summer/Fall 2026
David Hopkinson reflects on his week in Winnipeg volunteering with Drag the Red and the Main Street Community Walk. From searching the river and learning about the work being done to support Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and Two-Spirit people to witnessing the generosity of community volunteers, he shares a humbling experience rooted in compassion, connection and Truth and Reconciliation.
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when is a choice really a choice?
when is a choice really a choice?
By Dawn Thomas-Cameron | Summer/Fall 2026
Dawn Thomas-Cameron reflects on a father's story about his son's decision to cut his braid and asks a deeper question: how free is a choice when it is shaped by social pressure? A thought-provoking look at identity, dignity, cultural expression and the difference between having a choice and being truly free to make one.
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