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We’re here to help, and we welcome your questions. Whether you’re curious about joining a union, want to learn more about your workplace rights, or have concerns about other issues, our team of labour relations specialists is ready to provide the answers and support you need.

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311C – 3450 Uptown Blvd.
Victoria, BC
V8Z 0B9

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Local: 604-620-5908
Toll Free: 1-844-712-2059
Email: [email protected]

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Meet the CUSW-BC Team

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Chair

Gary Fiege

Gary is a former president of an independent, democratic labour union and highly experienced human rights activist and union organizer. Gary worked as a millwright for over 25 years.

Gary is a former president of an independent, democratic labour union and highly experience human rights activist and union organizer.
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Vice Chair

Tom MacLean

Tom is a national representative with the Canadian Union of Skilled Workers and an interim Board Director for Roots to Roofs. He works in various parts of Canada in his role supporting growth and union development.

Tom is a national representative with the Canadian Union of Skilled Workers and an interim Board Director for Roots to Roofs. He works in various parts of Canada in his role supporting growth and union development.
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Recorder

Rod Gallant

Rod is a former Vice President of a leading democratic, independent union based in British Columbia. He is a long-time labour activist and health and safety expert.

Rod is a former Vice President of a leading democratic, independent union based in British Columbia. He is a long-time labour activist and health and safety expert.
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Executive Member and Representative

Ben Loyens

Ben is a Representative for CUSW-BC and a licensed FSR-B electrician. He brings specialized expertise in complex electrical installations within the Canadian nuclear sector to his role. Now based in Victoria, BC, Ben leverages his extensive industrial background to advocate for the membership and remains dedicated to the growth and organization of the union.

Ben is a Representative for CUSW-BC and a licensed FSR-B electrician. He brings specialized expertise in complex electrical installations within the Canadian nuclear sector to his role. Now based in Victoria, BC, Ben leverages his extensive industrial background to advocate for the membership and remains dedicated to the growth and organization of the union.
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Executive Member

Chuck LeBlanc

Chuck is a First Vice President of a democratic union representing thousands of workers throughout British Columbia, and is the former longtime President of a Local. He is also a union organizer who aims to bring young workers into the labour movement.

Chuck is a First Vice President of a democratic union representing thousands of workers throughout British Columbia, and is the former longtime President of a Local. He is also a union organizer who aims to bring young workers into the labour movement.
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Executive Member

Kelly Johnson

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Kelly Johnson is a long-time Canadian labour leader and advocate for democratic, independent unionism, helping represent workers across British Columbia while championing collective bargaining, workplace safety, and strong rank-and-file participation. From 2017 to 2023, Johnson also served as President of the Confederation of Canadian Unions (CCU), where he worked alongside independent unions from across Canada to advance workers’ rights, social justice initiatives, and democratic labour organizing.

Kelly Johnson is a long-time Canadian labour leader and advocate for democratic, independent unionism, helping represent workers across British Columbia while championing collective bargaining, workplace safety, and strong rank-and-file participation. From 2017 to 2023, Johnson also served as President of the Confederation of Canadian Unions (CCU), where he worked alongside independent unions from across Canada to advance workers’ rights, social justice initiatives, and democratic labour organizing.
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