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!
Before he became a Health, Safety and Wellness leader with CUSW, David Aviles spent nearly two decades roofing and building a business with his father, learning firsthand what hard work truly means.
In this episode, David shares his journey from starting his construction career at an early age to becoming a Joint Health and Safety Representative at Hydro One and Chair of the CUSW Health, Safety and Wellness Committee.
Since stepping into the role in 2020, David has become a powerful voice for workers, not by policing, but by protecting. He talks about what it really means to represent members, how safety is about people and not paperwork, and why this role has changed him both professionally and personally.
From mentorship and certifications to Mental Health First Aid and collaboration with organizations like the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety, David reminds us that safety leadership is about awareness, accountability, and humanity.
This conversation is about culture, courage, and protecting someone’s parent, partner, or child every single day.
Want to connect with David? Feel free to reach out to him directly at [email protected], and if you are looking for training opportunities, visit https://www.cusw.ca/group/cusw/training
If you are considering taking a training course and wondering whether it is eligible for tuition reimbursement, email [email protected]
Don’t forget to visit www.cusw.ca to explore more opportunities and resources. If you have a story to share, a guest to suggest, or a topic you’d like to hear on the podcast, email Dan at [email protected].
🔻 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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