The CUSW Spotlight Podcast
The CUSW Spotlight Podcast
Podcast Description
Welcome to The CUSW Podcast!Your monthly source for all things CUSW!This podcast dives into union members' experiences, stories, and insights while also spotlighting training opportunities, union initiatives, and essential information for skilled workers across Canada.Each episode brings you closer to the people and projects driving CUSW forward, from personal stories and professional development to key topics on workplace safety, mental health, and union advocacy. Hosted by Dan Plexman, this podcast connects you with the voices of CUSW, keeping you informed and engaged.Tune in monthly for new episodes, and don’t forget to share your thoughts and let us know what topics matter most to you!Visit www.cusw.ca to
Learn More About CUSW Stay Informed Get in Touch Get Involved Never Miss an Episode Listen Here 
Listen Anytime, Anywhere! – Find our podcast on all major directories, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and more.
Watch the Podcast on YouTube! – Subscribe and watch full episodes on our official YouTube channel. Watch Here
Music Credits: Music Credits: Original music by Glen MacNeil (lyrics, vocals, guitar) with production by Brad MacNeil.Tune in, stay inspired, and keep shining that CUSW spotlight!
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast focuses on diverse themes including union advocacy, workplace safety, mental health, and the evolution of the skilled trades. Episodes spotlight training opportunities and innovations within the union, such as personal narratives from members and discussions on leadership and the importance of member participation. Examples include episodes on safety initiatives and the role of mentorship in union growth.
Welcome to The CUSW Podcast!
Your monthly source for all things CUSW!
This podcast dives into union members’ experiences, stories, and insights while also spotlighting training opportunities, union initiatives, and essential information for skilled workers across Canada.
Each episode brings you closer to the people and projects driving CUSW forward, from personal stories and professional development to key topics on workplace safety, mental health, and union advocacy.
Hosted by Dan Plexman, this podcast connects you with the voices of CUSW, keeping you informed and engaged.
Tune in monthly for new episodes, and don’t forget to share your thoughts and let us know what topics matter most to you!
Visit www.cusw.ca to
Learn More About CUSW
Stay Informed
Get in Touch
Get Involved
Never Miss an Episode Listen Here
Listen Anytime, Anywhere! – Find our podcast on all major directories, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and more.
Watch the Podcast on YouTube! – Subscribe and watch full episodes on our official YouTube channel. Watch Here
Music Credits: Music Credits: Original music by Glen MacNeil (lyrics, vocals, guitar) with production by Brad MacNeil.
Tune in, stay inspired, and keep shining that CUSW spotlight!
In this deeply moving episode of the CUSW Spotlight Podcast, Dan speaks with James Duffield, a longtime union member, former Health & Safety Rep, and now Worker Representative, who shares his powerful story of resilience, vulnerability, and hope.
James has faced cancer more than once, and now, as he navigates his third and most difficult diagnosis, his message carries even more weight. With honesty and strength, James reflects on what it means to live fully, to struggle openly, and to support others even in the face of life’s toughest challenges.
Together, they talk about survivor’s guilt, addiction, the healing power of counselling, and why living in the present is very important. James’s journey serves as a strong reminder for all of us that we are not alone and that even in the hardest moments, connection, compassion, and courage can make all the difference.
Tune in to hear:
- The emotional reality of surviving, and facing critical health issues again
- The impact of addiction and mental health in our lives
- The transformative role of counselling
- A parting message of hope and honesty from someone who’s still in the fight
This episode is a gift. Jamie’s voice, his story, and his willingness to share it will stay with you long after it ends.
Mentioned in This Episode
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If you have any questions or would like to connect with James, please email him directly at jduffield@cusw.ca.
If you have a story to share, want to suggest a guest, or have a topic you'd like to hear on the CUSW Spotlight Podcast, feel free to reach out to us at podcast@cusw.ca.
We’d love to hear from you!
Learn More About CUSW
Discover who we are and what we stand for: CUSW – Who We Are
Stay Informed
Get the latest news and updates: CUSW News
Get in Touch
Need to contact CUSW? Find out how: CUSW Contact Page
Get Involved
Explore opportunities to participate and make a difference: CUSW Participation Model
Never Miss an Episode
Catch up on all our podcast episodes here: Listen Here
Listen Anytime, Anywhere! – Find our podcast on all major directories, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and more.
Watch the Podcast on YouTube! – Subscribe and watch full episodes on our official YouTube channel.Watch Here
Music Credits:Music Credits: Original music by Glen MacNeil (lyrics, vocals, guitar) with production by Brad MacNeil.
Tune in, stay inspired, and keep shining that CUSW spotlight!
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