Congratulations to the four recipients of our 2023 CUPE 374 Scholarships, whose names were drawn at our General Meeting on June 14:
Mia Penney (Don Penney, Member, North Saanich)
Tija Dalep (Stacey Dalep, Member, Sooke)
Kennedy Cox (Rick Smith, Member, Colwood)
Brock Gill (Leanne Gill, Member, Sidney)
Each year, CUPE 374 awards 4 scholarships to dependents of members through our scholarship program. Recipients receive $500 to be used towards their studies. Thank you to everyone who applied this year!
Member Focus is an ongoing series helping members learn more about each other across roles and work sites.
Member Shaun Bradley serves on the 374 Executive as our Unit VP for Colwood, and works for the municipality in the Administration Department.
How long were you/have you been a member of CUPE? In what roles?
I have been a CUPE member for 10years in August 2023. I started off in the City of Colwood in the Parks Department and worked in the parks for 7 years. I then became Operations assistant and now am the Occupational Health and Safety Advisor.
Shaun was also recently appointed as a Worker Representative to the board of the BC Municipal Safety Association.
“I never would have known how much I care about Labour Relations if I didn’t put my hand up to become a shop steward.”
Tell us about your life outside of work.
I live in Saanich—I love camping with my wife and 2 boys. We spend a good portion of our time watching our children perform for us in the hockey rink and the lacrosse box.
We are very active and we look forward to any opportunity for an adventure. We love spending time with our friends and local church community. My ideal vacation would include snowboarding, mountain biking, surfing and reading.
What advice do you have for those who are new to the workforce?
Get involved—there is so much opportunity—I never would have known how much I care about Labour Relations if I didn’t put my hand up to become a shop steward. There are so many opportunities waiting for you by saying yes.
