S2E32: CAAT Tales: Your Voice, Your Contract, Your Community: A Member-Directed Episode

Three conversations shaping the year ahead: what the 2027 Bargaining Survey means for faculty, the story of a new steward stepping up during uncertainty, and how to keep colleges on the radar during municipal elections.Segment 1 (00:26) — The 2026 Bargaining SurveyLocal 417 President Gillian Axten explains why this year’s survey matters more than ever as St. Lawrence and Fleming become Ontario’s merger test case. We cover ranked priorities, job security, working conditions, precarity, and how member participation shapes the next collective agreement.Segment 2 (14:11)— Member Spotlight: Houcine HoussaMeet new steward Houcine Houssa. From Morocco to engineering, manufacturing, and now teaching, Houcine shares his path, his passion for training and mentorship, and why he’s stepping into union and health & safety work during a time of change.Segment 3 (33:30) — Municipal Election AdvocacyA practical guide to speaking with municipal candidates about our colleges. Key issues, essential questions, and how to keep public education on the radar throughout the campaign.