Season 5, Episode 9 - Honouring Stephanie Smith - BC General Employees Union: Advocating for Early Years Professionals

 Welcome to a special episode of BC's Path to Universal Child Care Podcast.Although we are taking a brief summer break, we felt it was important to re-air this special episode in honour of Stephanie Smith, who devoted more than four decades to advancing workers' rights and social justice, and whose recent passing has left many across the labour movement and beyond, mourning the loss of a remarkable leader.As the first woman elected president of the BCGEU, an early childhood educator by training, and a lifelong advocate for workers, child care, and social justice, Stephanie's impact was profound and far-reaching.We invite you to revisit this conversation and reflect on her wisdom, compassion, and unwavering commitment to building a more just and caring world.We extend our deepest condolences to Stephanie’s family, friends, and the many people whose lives she touched through her leadership, advocacy, and friendship. Her legacy of solidarity, compassion, and service will not be forgotten.Listen now at BC's Path to Universal Child Care Podcast: Season 5, Episode 9 or wherever you get your podcasts.