PRESIDENT'S CORNER
INTERNATIONAL WOMEN OF STEEL CONFERENCE
TRAINING AND NEGOTIATIONS
Since the last Union Echo, the Local has been dealing with many negotiations, grievances, arbitrations, and meetings. Since January, it’s been one negotiation after the other, and most of my time has been spent in negotiation. Take the time to read our Local’s representatives reports.
From March 30th to April 2nd, three Sisters from our Local attended the USW International Women of Steel Conference in Toronto. April Chernosky (Gateway Casino Thunder Bay), Naomi Nowlan (Hearst Farmers Coop), the unforgettable Annette Matte (GreenFirst Hearst sawmill), and myself did attend the Conference. All three Sisters said that they really enjoyed the time spent at the Conference. See each of their reports on the next page.
On April 17th, five of our members, namely Brothers Norm Hachez, Pierre Tremblay, Dany Aubin, Dave Haney and Jarred Miller-Cogger participated in a study on forestry workers, how they see their job and connection with forestry. Thank you very much Brothers for agreeing to participate.
From May 12th to May 15th, ten of our Local’s stewards attended our Steward Training in Thunder Bay. Sister April Chernosky was the Sister responsible in delivering the training. The Stewards who attended the training are Sister Michelle Gaudreault (Maison Renaissance), Brothers Derek Pelletier (Hornepayne Lumber), Justin Olson (Kiezebrink Contracting), Jamie MacIsaac (Dallan Forestry LP), Cody Kresack (Dallan Fort William), Mathieu Maltais (The Wood), Paul Lychowyd (Renewable Forest Products), Jason Placken (Unitized Manufacturing), Ben Pamplin (Kirkland Lake Forest Products) and Tony Coolen (Shuniah Forest Products).
Have a great summer, enjoy your holidays with your family and friends and be safe at all times.
In Solidarity;
Jacques Jean
USW International Women of Steel Conference, March 30th to April 2nd, 2026
Stewards Training, May 12th to 15th, 2026
