Experience with Key Issues

Serving and Making Space for All Members

  • Created a committee in her association which supports members who have recently moved to Canada
  • Advocacy and support for members who face certification challenges due to credentials from outside of Canada
  • Advocating for French translation of materials and training from MTS

  • Authored resolution at the 2023 Provincial Council for Services in the French Language, which was adopted

  • Visiting members to listen and better understand their issues in all parts of the province
  • Participating and volunteering at events for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community with groups such as Winnipeg Pride, Reel Pride, SERC, Rainbow Ressource, and Rainbow Pride Mosaic

Health and Safety for Members Everyday

  • Brought in guest speakers to discuss WSH concerns with members

  • Initiated training for members on violence, harassment and psychological safety

  • Authored two resolutions at the 2024 Provincial Council related to WSH

  • Presented to MTS senior leadership at Labour School on WSH concerns

  • Advocated for members with the employer to improve WSH practices

  • Authored handout for security measures when managing situations involving violent students

Continuing Political Initiatives

  • Contacted 60 candidates from 19 ridings with a Candidates Questionnaire during the 2023 provincial election

  • Organized three town halls throughout the province in the 2022 school trustee election

  • Presented concerns on Bill 35 in April 2023 at the Manitoba Legislative Assembly

  • Participated at political events throughout the province, including the Rally for Public Education at the Manitoba Legislative Assembly in August 2023 and the U of M student advocacy coalition counter protest at the Manitoba Legislature

  • Authored letters lobbying government and advocating for members

  • Gave media interviews with several outlets throughout the province, advocating for member interests