Two outstanding labour and community leaders recognized

Labour movement brothers and sisters joined together Nov. 29 to network, share successes and experiences.

Two outstanding labour and community leaders were recognized at the breakfast: Gwenne Farrell, Vice-President, Canadian Office & Professional Employees Union Local 378 and Dan Klassen, Assistant Business Manager with IBEW 258 . Gwenne and Dan have both made a very significant contribution to the 2011 United Way Campaign.

As members of the United Way Campaign Cabinet and Co-Chairs of the Campaign Labour Committee, Gwenne and Dan represent the best in community spirit and are essential to United Way’s success this year.

They are visionary and dedicated community leaders who provide their time and expertise to unite union members in the workplace to raise the resources we need. Resources that will help more children be developmentally ready for school and to grow up healthy, happy and resilient and help more seniors stay active and live independently.

The role of the Campaign Labour Committee is to work year-round to help ensure that United Way’s message gets out to workers and union members across BC. They encourage members to support United Way in the community where they live and work.

Meanwhile, the CLC United Way Union Counselling program is a cornerstone of the Labour and United Way partnership. Together we are helping to improve the quality of life for people who work, make their home and raise their families here in BC.

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