Unifor National
Karen Berry is currently the President of Unifor Local 531 and a Member at Large of the Unifor Aviation Council. Karen has been actively involved in developing the first collective agreement for WestJet Airport workers and establishing bylaws for the new local 531. With a background in customer service, business ownership, and program management in senior care, Karen has a strong foundation in leadership and organization. Their experience includes roles such as Staff Development Coordinator, Programs Director, and Recreation Manager, demonstrating their dedication to implementing quality services and exceeding expectations. Karen holds a degree in Activation Techniques in Gerontology from George Brown College.
Unifor National
Unifor is a Canadian union with more than 310,000 members in every sector, right across the country. Unifor works to protect our members and all working people. The union plays a leadership role in building thriving, safe workplaces and a strong economy so all workers in Canada have a good job, a decent standard of living and greater equality. Our union and members participate in our communities and in the political process to make Canadian society more just and equitable for everyone. Unifor advocates for and defends the economic and social rights of working people, including their human rights and their right to: safe work, secure employment, a wage and benefits that provide a decent standard of living, and dignity, equity and mutual respect in the workplace. Unifor was established on Labour Day in 2013, as a result of the merger of the Canadian Auto Workers union (CAW) and the Communications, Energy and Paperworkers union (CEP). Unifor has already proven itself to be a strong advocate for working people and an influencer of public opinion and policy. Follow us on Twitter @Unifortheunion or @SyndicatUnifor