COLLIN
I have a strong academic background in politics but I lack the applicable skills needed to make a difference on a larger scale. I want to supplement my theoretical background with various hard and soft skills to foster change. I also believe this program will be a great opportunity to network with people working within the political realm as well as like-minded youth.
COLLIN’S EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING FOCUSED ON ORGANIZED LABOUR & CONTRACT BARGAINING:
- Got involved with a bargaining campaign at work by joining an outreach committee and started attending membership meetings
- Attended contract negotiation sessions and took part in bargaining debriefs to evaluate members’ workplace priorities and mobilized support for a strike vote
- Joining the bargaining team to gain formal experience with organized labour and begin developing a stronger connection between bargaining mobilization with rank and file participation