At this year’s Stewards’ Conference, we recognized five exceptional members who stepped up for their incredible commitment, dedication and activism through the “Outstanding Member Achievement” awards.
Ian Stables, a steward from Brockville’s Real Canadian Superstore, received the ‘Advancing Human Rights’ Award for his work in eliminating barriers and promoting equality. Ian was instrumental in stepping up and organizing our union’s participation in the Brockville Pride Parade for the last few years.
Rose Krstevski, a steward at Whitby’s Real Canadian Superstore, received the ‘Promoting Health & Safety in the Workplace’ for continually striving to improve the health and safety of members at work. Ensuring healthy and safe workplaces is a critical priority for our local union and our activists do a great job working together to make this happen.
Cathy Watson, a steward at Parker’s YIG in North Bay, received the ‘Fundraising for Leukemia’ award for her commitment and dedication to finding a cure for Leukemia and Lymphoma. For years, Cathy has taken the initiative to promote fundraising initiatives in her community, from hosting garage sales to organizing our union’s participation in North Bay’s Light the Night walk. Cathy and so many of our activists are helping ensure those diagnosed with leukemia are living longer or are in complete remission.
Ron Briggs, who works at Whitby’s Real Canadian Superstore, received the ‘Leadership and Advancement of the UFCW’ award for his commitment, passion and dedication to the labour movement and to advancing the ideals and traditions of the local union to its membership. A former participant in the local union’s Organizing Spur program, Ron is constantly promoting the UFCW at his workplace and to workers who are not unionized.
Finally, Rechev Browne, a steward at No Frills and a graduate of UFCW Canada’s Youth Internship Program, was named the recipient of the ‘Contributions to the Community’ award for his commitment and dedication to enhancing the social fabric of our community and improving the livelihood of its members. His activism includes helping out at Youth Without Shelter, an organization which works to help end youth homelessness.
