Edward Brown strives to be a fair voice for his co-workers at OTG at Toronto Pearson Airport.
As a steward, he helps members with scheduling, health and safety issues, seniority and human rights.
“I feel satisfaction when I am there to help somebody who is in need,” Edward said.
Brown still remembers helping a member, who was having difficulty getting paid for their bereavement leave.
“When the member came to me, they were upset due to the fact they were grieving, and they weren’t getting their bereavement paid.”
Edward launched into action. He listened to the member and then reached out to the HR department. Thanks to Edward’s work, the issue was resolved.
“The member was relieved and satisfied and they got the fairness they deserved,” Edward said. “I was happy the member’s rights were upheld and they got what they were supposed to get under the union contract.”
Edward said he is proud to be a union steward.
“To me, UFCW means opportunity and fairness for all.”
