Kathryn (Kate) Holowatiuk
Victoria,BC
Summary
Experienced Union Representative with a background in advocating for workers' rights, mediating disputes, and facilitating learning opportunities. Committed to improving working conditions and benefits through strategic communication and collaboration. Expertise in collective agreement, policy, and legislative compliance. Adept at navigating complex challenges to achieve positive and equitable outcomes for all stakeholders.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
President
Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW)
Victoria
10.2022 - Current
- Senior officer of organization with 700+ members
- Responsible for day to day matters and consultations with the employer
- Oversee local officers’ duties ensuring compliance with bylaws and constitution
- Meet with employer representatives to advise and enforce collective agreements, policy, and legislation on behalf of union members
- Analyze and interpret large and complex data sets
- Represent members at disciplinary meetings
- Advocate and assist with Short Term Disability and Injury on Duty claims
- Work with employer, benefits providers, and insurance providers to build successful accommodation and return to work plans
- Use jurisprudence to prepare and present grievances at first level hearings
- Strike coordination, conduct votes for local elections and contracts
- Chair committee and general membership meetings
Letter Carrier
Canada Post Corporation
Victoria
02.2008 - Current
- Physically demanding and time-sensitive tasks requiring accuracy
- Responsible for operation of corporate vehicles
- Focus on self-directed organization and customer service
Skills
- Leadership, mentoring, educating, advocating
- Organization, attention to detail, good communication
- Critical thinking, Good judgement, Working well under pressure
- Public speaking, media relations, written communications
Timeline
President
Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW)
10.2022 - Current
Letter Carrier
Canada Post Corporation
02.2008 - Current
EDUCATION and TRAINING
Canadian Union of Postal Workers
- Level Two Facilitation
- Level Two Mediating Conflict Resolution
- 3 week residential Union Education Program
- Political Action
- Media Training
- Advanced Shop Steward
- Mental Health in the Workplace
- Grievance Handling
Canadian Labour Congress Winter School
- Parliamentary Procedure and Public speaking
- Duty to Accommodate/Return to Work
- Facing Management Effectively
- Member Engagement-Member Action
OTHER RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW)
- Pacific Region Delegate, National Policy Committee, National Convention May 2023
- Pacific Region Campaign Coordinator, Delivering Community Power, December 2020 - June 2022