Sheldon Yamauchi
Hello everyone,
I would like to start by expressing my gratitude for being asked to attend the YWC in Calgary. What an unforgettable experience, made even better by being partnered with union brother Troy Scanlan. It’s incredible we haven’t worked together before; he’s an amazing human.
Troy Scanlan YWC 2024 Recap
Getting the opportunity to attend the Young Workers Conference in Calgary, Alberta Canada was an awesome and eye-opening experience. When I first joined this union, I knew that I was making a good living here at home but wasn’t completely sure how or why. In attending, I was able to get those answers and discover what unionism really was and how it ties into the bigger picture of the Labor Movement we’re all a part of. Some issues in particular that stuck out to me was one, the history of IATSE and its role in the labor movement. And two, the emphasis that was put on our members on being more active politically.