Secretary-Treasurer
Beatrice Bruske

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Bea Bruske became a full-time union representative with Local 832 in 1993. During the previous two years, she had worked frequently as a relieving rep. She became a full-time negotiator in July, 2004.On October 24, 2011 Bea became secretary-treasurer for the Local.

Bea first became intensively involved in union activities during the Westfair strike of 1987. Following the strike, Bea became a shop steward. She also served on the health and safety committee, and as a vice-president on the Local 832 Executive Board.

Other union activities included serving on the education committee, women’s committee, and the layoff and plant closure program. Bea is on the Executive Council of the Manitoba Federation of Labour where she helps formulate the policy and direction of Mantioba’s premier labour organization. She also ensures that UFCW issues are properly and appropriately addressed and articulated before the MFL. Bea is also an Employee Representative on the Maniotba Labour Board.

Bea holds an Arts degree from the University of Manitoba where she majored in Labour Studies.