USW D3 Strong as Steel Podcast x WR x CFLPA Takeover Episode - Elevating Action - Episode 26

Content note: This episode includes discussion of gender-based violence which maybe triggering to some.This special Strong as Steel Elevating Action episode is hosted by White Ribbon and the Canadian Football League Players Association (CFLPA), in partnership with the United Steelworkers union (USW).In this episode, Zoey James, Senior Program Manager at White Ribbon, sits down with Andrew Peirson (BC Lions), Jake Ceresna (Edmonton Elks) and Maxime Rouyer (BC Lions) to talk about Elevating Action – a national partnership working to end gender-based violence and promote healthier masculinities, safer locker rooms and more respectful workplaces and communities.Since 2023, Elevating Action has been training peer leaders across Canada to facilitate conversations that challenge gender-based violence, harmful stereotypes and the “man box” – from the field to the shop floor.To learn more or get involved visit whiteribbon.ca. Talk to your USW Education Coordinator or CFL player rep about bringing Elevating Action training to your workplace, team or local union.