E17- CAAT Tales: Region 4 Rising: Activism, Advocacy and the Fight Ahead

In this special edition of CAAT Tales, we shine a light on OPSEU/SEFPO Region 4 activism, the people stepping up, and the pressures reshaping our sector.From constitutional debates to hardship supports, from a newcomer’s first steps into union life to Algonquin College’s escalating crisis, this episode captures the grit, humour, and heart that fuel our movement. These are the stories behind the work — and the workers behind the stories.00:00 – Welcome: Why This Moment Matters for Region 401:29 – Gillian Axten: Inside the Constitution Committee (Nerd Heaven Edition)05:05 – Tabatha Rutledge: Hardship, Humanity & Accountability08:45 – Lending Our Skills: Francophone Work & Provincial Engagement13:00 – Arya Raju: From International Student to Union Delegate22:28 – Algonquin College: Cuts, Chaos & Collective Pushback38:03 – Tracy Henderson: Stepping Up to the Executive Board45:57 – Christina Chrysler: What’s Coming at OPSEU Convention55:11 – Closing Thoughts: Transparency, Solidarity & Next Steps