The CUSW Spotlight Podcast
Welcome to The CUSW Podcast!
Your monthly source for all things CUSW!
This podcast dives into union members' experiences, stories, and insights while also spotlighting training opportunities, union initiatives, and essential information for skilled workers across Canada.
Each episode brings you closer to the people and projects driving CUSW forward, from personal stories and professional development to key topics on workplace safety, mental health, and union advocacy.
Hosted by Dan Plexman, this podcast connects you with the voices of CUSW, keeping you informed and engaged.
Tune in monthly for new episodes, and donโt forget to share your thoughts and let us know what topics matter most to you!
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The CUSW Spotlight Podcast
Latest Episodes
CUSW. Driven By Members, Powered By Participation with Kris Croteau - Episode #24
Some people join a union for a job. Others stay because they find a place where their voice can make a difference.For ๐๐ฟ๐ถ๐ ๐๐ฟ๐ผ๐๐ฒ๐ฎ๐, what started with answering a newspaper ad back in 1999 turned into more than two decades of involvement,...
Day of Mourning. We Do Not Forget. We Act with Rob Ellis - Episode #23
In honour of the ๐ก๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป๐ฎ๐น ๐๐ฎ๐ ๐ผ๐ณ ๐ ๐ผ๐๐ฟ๐ป๐ถ๐ป๐ด, and those that lost their lives or were injured in the workplace, Dan has a difficult but important conversation with ๐ฅ๐ผ๐ฏ ๐๐น๐น๐ถ๐, ๐ณ๐ผ๐๐ป๐ฑ๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐ผ๐ณ ๐ ๐ ๐ฆ๐ฎ๐ณ๐ฒ ๐ช๐ผ๐ฟ๐ธ, who shares the story of losing his 18-year-old ...
CUSW History. Trades Future. Be Informed - Get Involved with Mark Keyes - Episode #22
In this episode, Dan is having a conversation with Mark Keyes, a long-time CUSW member whoโs been involved at just about every level of the organization.From serving as a Unit Chair in Niagara Hamilton to working on national comm...
Build A Dream. Breaking Barriers - Creating Pathways with Nour Hachem - Episode #21
In this episode, weโre joined by ๐ก๐ผ๐๐ฟ ๐๐ฎ๐ฐ๐ต๐ฒ๐บ, ๐๐ผ๐๐ป๐ฑ๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐ฃ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐๐ถ๐ฑ๐ฒ๐ป๐ ๐ผ๐ณ ๐๐๐ถ๐น๐ฑ ๐ฎ ๐๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฎ๐บ, a nationally recognized workforce strategist who is reshaping how Canada attracts, prepares, and retains talent across the skilled trades, STEM, and beyond.
Climbing Towers and Pushing Power with Chris Hibbert - Episode #20
What does it really take to keep the lights on?In this episode of the CUSW Spotlight Podcast, Dan talks with Journeyman Power Linesperson Chris Hibbert about what life is really like on the job. Chris describes climbing tal...
