As we wrap up 2025, the 𝗖𝗨𝗦𝗪 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁 turns the spotlight inward for a meaningful reflection on where we’ve been and where we’re headed.

𝗖𝗨𝗦𝗪 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗿 𝗝𝗼𝗵𝗻 𝗪𝗮𝗯𝗯 joins host 𝗗𝗮𝗻 𝗣𝗹𝗲𝘅𝗺𝗮𝗻 for a year-in-review conversation that explores the progress, challenges, and collective wins that shaped 2025.

From expanded member participation and committee-driven initiatives to a growing emphasis on psychological safety, inclusion, and respectful workplaces, this episode highlights the work happening across the Union, both seen and unseen.

John also looks ahead to 2026, an important election year for CUSW, and explains how workplace elections, national leadership roles, and committees all connect to the union’s bottom-up structure.

The conversation reinforces a core message: 
"𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝗮 𝘃𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗯𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀."

Whether you’re curious about how CUSW operates, considering getting more involved, or simply want a clearer picture of the union’s direction, this episode offers insight, clarity, and encouragement to be part of what’s next.

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