The Local 1006A Divisional Conference drew activists from across the province, who came together to explore ways to strengthen the local union now and into the future.Local union activists discussed ideas and strategies to increase member and steward engagement.
"This is a time of great opportunity and possibility in our union's history-a time to reimagine ourselves and become an even greater union," said President Wayne Hanley. "We should be proud of where we are and we should be excited about planning where we will be in 10 years. We are more powerful and more diverse. We have more resource and stability than any time in our history."
Jane Francis, an activist from Brockville's RCSS, said the Divisional Conference was a great experience.
"When I come to these events, it energizes me," Francis said. "It gets me to think outside the box on different ways to engage our members. It's exciting to be here at our first 1006A conference...we are bigger and better and I am looking forward to the change we create together."
Cathy Watson, an activist from Parker's YIG in North Bay, said: "When I think of 1006A, I think of 'family.' Our union is only as strong as the people with us, and we got to continue getting members to stand with us as we work to make life better for everyone."
