In this episode of 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗨𝗦𝗪 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁, we’re joined by 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝘄𝗻 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗯𝗲𝗹𝗹, a dedicated union leader whose journey from student apprentice to national health and safety advocate is nothing short of inspiring.

Shawn’s story begins in 2014 as an Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP) student, working with a small contractor before joining the Canadian Union of Skilled Workers (CUSW) in 2016. His passion for creating safer and more inclusive workplaces was recognized when he was nominated for the role of Workplace Health & Safety Representative, a pivotal moment that laid the foundation for his ongoing leadership today.

Now, Shawn wears multiple hats:

Recorder on the CUSW National Executive Board,
BTU JHSC Worker Co-Chair at the Bruce Power site,
Member of the National Health, Safety & Wellness Committee,
and Vice President of the Confederation of Canadian Unions.

Together with host Dan Plexman, they dive deep into what it really means to advocate for workers, beyond job titles. They discuss the importance of mentorship, building a culture of care on job sites, navigating leadership roles, and how unions can continue to evolve to meet members’ needs. Want to connect with Shawn or learn more? Feel free to reach out to him directly at [email protected]

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🔗 Mentioned in This Episode Want to explore more about what we talked about today? Below you'll find links and resources referenced in the episode.

National Day of Mourning - https://www.ccohs.ca/events/mourning Ontario Youth Apprenticeship

Program - https://www.oyappajo.com/ Power Sector Benefit Trust - https://www.psbt.ca/ The Green

Book - https://osg.ca/products/green-book-occupational-health-and-safety-act-and-regulations/

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