To: District 3 locals, District 3 staff and support staff
From: Scott Lunny, Director
Re: Steelworkers Vote 2024 – B.C. and Saskatchewan elections
Dear locals,
This past year, Steelworkers played an important role in electing Wab Kinew as the Premier of Manitoba, winning two by-elections in Saskatchewan and helping elect the largest NDP opposition caucus in Alberta’s history!
Now, we have two important provincial elections taking place in British Columbia and Saskatchewan. Elections matter and Steelworker involvement can make a difference.
In support of our political action and education programs in District 3, USW is scheduling the following Steelworkers Vote training sessions. Please hold the dates and pass motions at your upcoming meetings to send members to these schools. USW District 3 will reimburse local unions for participant lost time, per diems, travel, mileage, and accommodations.
B.C. Advanced SWV Member-to-Member Outreach – Sept 23-27, 2024
This session is for any USW activist with past Steelworkers Vote training or who has been a volunteer or staff member in a past campaign. This week will focus small groups on member-to-member outreach in targeted identified areas in British Columbia.
Regina SWV Activist Training – Oct 7-11, 2024
Langley/Fraser Valley SWV Activist Training – Oct 15-19, 2024 * includes Saturday
Burnaby/Vancouver SWV Activist Training – Oct 15-19, 2024 * includes Saturday
Saskatoon SWV Activist Training – Oct 21-25, 2024
These sessions are for any USW member who wants to learn more about becoming politically active or to refresh their campaigning skills. This course is designed to raise awareness about the importance of politics in our everyday lives, build support in your workplace and community for Steelworker campaigns, identify ways Steelworkers can get involved and take political action to elect more progressive candidates. Sessions will be full days, including evening work and volunteering. B.C. SWV participants will be expected to participate over the weekend.
Alberta members are invited to attend SWV trainings in B.C. or Saskatchewan, and Manitoba members are invited to attend SWV training in Saskatchewan.
It is important that we have the commitment from participants from local unions. Interested members should discuss their participation with their local union president before applying.
Please note that all members will be interviewed before being officially accepted into the course to fully understand the expectations of the training.
These schools are a great opportunity to learn about politics, learn new campaign skills, build a network of engaged Steelworkers and volunteer in local campaigns.
Registration will open online in late May. Watch usw.ca/d3 for more info.
In solidarity,
Scott Lunny
Director
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