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I am a second year carpentry apprentice with the United Brotherhood of Carpenters Local 1598. I started in the trade as a labourer in 2017 and immediately fell in love with building!
What I am most looking forward to at this conference, is meeting like-minded women who have similar goals. I want to create more training and opportunity for women and youth to access careers in trades. I want to be a part of a team that sets others up for success.
I am from New Aiyansh BC, a small community on the North Coast. I am a proud member of the Nisga'a, Haisla and Tsimshian Nations. I have worked in the electrical trade for 22 years, 17 of those years as a red seal certified electrician. I currently work as an industrial maintenance electrician, at a sawmill in Terrace BC.
I'm excited to meet other tradeswomen at the WBN conference. Sharing our experiences to learn from one another and gain valuable resources to help recruit and retain women in the trades.
I have been working as an apprentice Refrigeration Mechanic for 4 months for Yeti Refrigeration in Prince George, and I am in the process of signing up for my first year of trades school!
I am most excited to meet other women in the trades, as I am very new to the industry and have not had the chance to connect with the awesome community of BC tradeswomen.
Day of Mourning
In 2019, 140 BC workers died from a workplace injury or disease. In Canada, April 28th has been designated the Day of Mourning, a day for workers, families, employers, and communities can come together to remember those who lost their lives to work-related incidents or occupational disease. It’s also a day to collectively renew our commitment to improve health and safety in the workplace and prevent further injuries, illnesses and deaths.
We believe that every worker has the right to come home safely each night. The safety of our essential workers in health, food, first response, construction, and other sectors is paramount, especially during times of crisis.
CSCU observes a moment of silence at 10:30 a.m on the Day of Mourning.
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