Brad Walchuk

Staff Representative at CUPE3906
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  • English Native or bilingual proficiency
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Credentials

  • Health and Safety- Level 1
    Workers Health and Safety Centre
    Nov, 2012
    - Nov, 2024

Experience

  • CUPE3906
    • Canada
    • Political Organizations
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Staff Representative
      • Apr 2013 - Present

      I am jointly responsible for the day-to-day operation of a union local with over 3000 precarious members and a membership base with rapid turnover. I serve as a key resource person for members seeking advise of their rights under the collective agreement or legislation. I solve many issues with the Employer informally and formally, and play the lead role in many complex grievances.I have also served as a lead negotiator in bargaining for a unit of roughly 2000 members. I am jointly responsible for the day-to-day operation of a union local with over 3000 precarious members and a membership base with rapid turnover. I serve as a key resource person for members seeking advise of their rights under the collective agreement or legislation. I solve many issues with the Employer informally and formally, and play the lead role in many complex grievances.I have also served as a lead negotiator in bargaining for a unit of roughly 2000 members.

  • Brock University
    • Canada
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Instructor
      • Jun 2009 - Present

      I teach undergraduate students in the Center for Labour Studies, including the flagship introductory class, a course of labour politics, and a collective bargaining simulation course. I have also worked as a sessional instructor in the Department of Political Science teaching courses on Canadian Politics and Research Methods

    • Teaching Assistant
      • Sep 2005 - Apr 2016

      I was responsible for facilitating small group discussions of roughly 20 students, as well as marking their assignments. Departments included labour studies, political science, Canadian studies, sport management, and women's studies.

  • McMaster University
    • Canada
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Course Instructor- Labour Studies Certificate Program
      • Jan 2014 - Present

      I facilitate courses for adult workers, generally unionized, who are completing the Labour Studies Certificate Program at McMaster.

    • Sessional Instructor
      • Jun 2010 - Aug 2016

      I worked as a sessional instructor teaching a course in the sociology of work and an introductory course in Canadian politics.

  • Canadian Union of Public Employees
    • Canada
    • Civic and Social Organizations
    • 300 - 400 Employee
    • Member Facilitator
      • Dec 2012 - 2018

      Using the popular education approach, I facilitated a variety of courses to CUPE members to help provide them with the tools they need (or develop the ones they already have) to improve their workplaces and locals.I also co-developed a labour history workshop and a new political action & political activism workshop. Using the popular education approach, I facilitated a variety of courses to CUPE members to help provide them with the tools they need (or develop the ones they already have) to improve their workplaces and locals.I also co-developed a labour history workshop and a new political action & political activism workshop.

  • York University
    • Canada
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Teaching Assistant
      • Sep 2010 - Apr 2013

      I facilitated small group discussions for roughly 25 undergraduate students in introductory communication and political science courses. I facilitated small group discussions for roughly 25 undergraduate students in introductory communication and political science courses.

  • CUPE 4207
    • Executive Committee Member
      • May 2005 - Mar 2013

      During my time with Local 4207, I served in a variety of roles, including two years as Chief Steward. I was elected to two bargaining committees, and also served as a faculty steward and a trustee at various points. During my time with Local 4207, I served in a variety of roles, including two years as Chief Steward. I was elected to two bargaining committees, and also served as a faculty steward and a trustee at various points.

Education

  • Brock University
    Master of Arts (M.A.), Political Science
    2007 - 2008
  • Sheridan College
    Recognition of Achievement, Labour Relations/ Health and Safety Risk Management
    2016 - 2020
  • York University
    Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) (ABD), Canadian Government and Politics
    2008 - 2013
  • Brock University
    Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science and Government
    2003 - 2007
  • Cornell University ILR School
    Strategic Corporate Research
    2018 - 2018

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