Red Seal Electrician Laird Cronk was acclaimed this morning by delegates attending the Federations 58th convention as the new president of the 500,000member organization. Delegates also acclaimed social justice and human rights activist Sussanne Skidmore as the new secretarytreasurer.
The BC Federation of Labour has chosen new leaders to guide the province's largest labour body for the next two years.
Red Seal Electrician Laird Cronk was acclaimed by delegates attending the Federation's 58th convention as the new president of the 500,000-member organization. Delegates also acclaimed social justice and human rights activist Sussanne Skidmore as the new secretary-treasurer.
The BC Federation of Labour has chosen new leaders to guide the province's largest labour body for the next two years.
Cronk says strengthening the labour movement and increasing its membership base ensures that the economy works for everyone.
Skidmore, an executive vice-president with the BC Government and Service Employees' Union says she is honoured to be the new secretary-treasurer. "Together with Laird, I am committed to building a movement that is united, progressive and strong."