Tracy Quewezance - for Vice President
I was asked to run for the VP position at this time when the world, our Province is in an upheaval, with so many unknowns, caused by the pandemic. This is a time of change, a time like we have never seen.
25 years ago, I became a steward. I became involved to advocate for others, to support the nurses, to become a strong voice. This is truer than ever today. So much has changed from when I began with BCNU. The roles I have held over the years in BCNU as an activist, have prepared me for the VP role. From steward, to steward coordinator leading a team ,planting seeds of activism and empowerment ,participating ,organizing and leading the members through strikes and job actions .Moving forward and taking on a new role as a steward liaison to support ,encourage and lead stewards in the region . Back then the steward liaison role in my region was also vice chair of the region.
My preparation for the VP role began years ago, even before I knew it. From there, I followed a labour relations path, as FT steward at RIH for 6 years, advocating, encouraging, and lobbying for changes, the nurses needed.
In all these roles I did media interviews and became more experienced and articulate public speaking, finding my voice, speaking out for the members.
In 2012 I was asked to run for regional chair. I went into that role and it further supported and developed my growth, advocating at a higher level, encouraging, supporting, mentoring my regional executive team, regional caucus reps, FT stewards, stewards, and members.
My career has been about supporting, mentoring, advocating and uplifting others to succeed. I advocated for safe workplaces and helped turn Hillside around. In all roles I have held ,I have participated in bargaining ,to gain stronger language, better wages and benefits and through it all strengthen BCNU. I meet with our MLA'S and MP'S to share what is happening in our sites and in our communities and to address the concerns members are facing. I have organized quarterly meetings with all the site administrators and executive directors in my region, to develop working relationships, so that we have regular dialogue, to address the nurse's concerns at that higher level.
Having years of experience and knowledge, brings value to the Union and the role of VP.
OBJECTIVES:
Uphold the Mission and Values of BCNU
Keep Human Rights and Equity issues in the for front of BCNU and support the work of the HRE Caucus
Successfully assist and mentor the new council members, in their transition to new BCNU board members
Lobby to address Nurses workload and safe psychologically healthy workplaces
Lobby to ensure health care and issues affecting nurses is a top priority in the Provincial and Federal elections
Empower Members to find their voices, to lobby for change and to address issues in their workplaces
Vote Tracy Q for Vice president
EMAIL CANDIDATE: qutea63@gmail.com
Website: https://tracyquewezance.com