Brother's Keeper - Union and Family Ties with Calvin Hicks - Episode #4

05/05/2025 28 min Episodio 4
Brother's Keeper - Union and Family Ties with Calvin Hicks - Episode #4

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In this episode of ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—–๐—จ๐—ฆ๐—ช ๐—ฆ๐—ฝ๐—ผ๐˜๐—น๐—ถ๐—ด๐—ต๐˜ ๐—ฃ๐—ผ๐—ฑ๐—ฐ๐—ฎ๐˜€๐˜, we shine a light on ๐—–๐—ฎ๐—น๐˜ƒ๐—ถ๐—ป ๐—›๐—ถ๐—ฐ๐—ธ๐˜€, a passionate advocate for health and safety and a key member of the CUSW since 2017.ย  ย Calvin worked as a certified health and safety representative in road building and utility installation before transitioning to CUSW. ย Driven by a passion for creating safe and supportive workplaces, Calvin faced significant challenges advocating for safety standards, including pressure from employers to cut corners. These experiences shaped his commitment to CUSWโ€™s values and led him to join the unionโ€™s Workplace Development Program, where he now supports health and safety representatives and stewards.ย  ย In his current role, Calvin serves on several committees, including Health, Safety, and Wellness, Member and Family Support, and Unit Capacity Building. He has spearheaded initiatives such as developing a WSIB mentorship training program, designing a system to track and assist injured members, and creating monthly health and safety bulletins for representatives.ย  ย A certified instructor trainer through the Workers Health and Safety Center, Calvin also provides training on health, safety, and mental health. His work is inspired by personal experience, including a family tragedy that highlighted the importance of workplace safety. Through his efforts at CUSW, Calvin has turned this adversity into a mission to ensure no worker or family endures the same challenges.ย  ย Want to connect with Calvin or learn more? ย Feel free to reach out to him directly at [email protected]ย  ย Donโ€™t forget to visit www.cusw.ca to explore more opportunities and resources. If you have a story to share, a guest to suggest, or a topic youโ€™d like to hear on the podcast, email us at [email protected].ย  ย And if you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends and colleagues to help shine the spotlight on the incredible work happening at CUSW!ย  ย ๐Ÿ”— Mentioned in This Episode ย ๐—›๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—น๐˜๐—ต, ๐—ฆ๐—ฎ๐—ณ๐—ฒ๐˜๐˜†, ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐—ช๐—ฒ๐—น๐—น๐—ป๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜€ ๐—–๐—ผ๐—บ๐—บ๐—ถ๐˜๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฒย ๐— ๐—ฒ๐—บ๐—ฏ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐—™๐—ฎ๐—บ๐—ถ๐—น๐˜† ๐—ฆ๐˜‚๐—ฝ๐—ฝ๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐˜ ๐—–๐—ผ๐—บ๐—บ๐—ถ๐˜๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ฒย ๐Ÿ”ป Learn More About CUSW Discover who we are and what we stand for: CUSW - Who We Are ๐Ÿ”ป Stay Informed Get the latest news and updates: CUSW News ๐Ÿ”ป Get in Touch Need to contact CUSW? Find out how: CUSW Contact Page ๐Ÿ”ป Get Involved Explore opportunities to participate and make a difference: CUSW Participation Model ๐Ÿ”ป Never Miss an Episode Catch up on all our podcast episodes here: Listen Here ๐ŸŽง Listen Anytime, Anywhere! โ€“ Find our podcast on all major directories, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and more. ๐Ÿ“บ Watch the Podcast on YouTube! โ€“ Subscribe and watch full episodes on our official YouTube channel. Watch Here ๐ŸŽต Music Credits: Music Credits: Original music by Glen MacNeil (lyrics, vocals, guitar) with production by Brad MacNeil. Tune in, stay inspired, and keep shining that CUSW spotlight!

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