Elaine Pauls is an organizer and labour relations professional in Calgary, Alberta. Her experience in the labour movement includes labour relations, rank and file organizing, and union education. She remains active in her own union sitting on committees and acting as a shop steward. When she is not doing union business, you can find her in her garden or complaining to her cats about winter (depending on time of year).
Elaine spoke to the Confederation of Canadian Unions at its Labour School, covering a wide range of issues, including communications strategy, understanding audiences, confronting negative stereotypes about the labour movement, organizing, and building relationships.
The event included lively questions and discussion from the audience.
