Vera Sellars – Cargill

Vera Sellars – Cargill

Vera Sellars works at Cargill Ltd. Brampton in the Formulation Department. Vera has been at the plant since June 1975 and says that she enjoys the work.  She appreciates working in a unionized facility and says that she likes how the Union can resolve issues at work.  Vera believes it is important to be a member of the Union as it fights for the rights of workers and they have the ability to negotiate for better wages and benefits.

Vera has been a steward for 35 years and says that she got nominated for the position so she decided to try it.  Vera says the best part of being a steward is trying to help co-workers resolve issues and be a voice for them as she does not fear speaking to management. She says it can be a challenge when trying to explain to members that there are some issues which can’t be resolved as they are not always a grievance. Vera is also a member of the Health and Safety committee at her workplace, and has participated in Steward training at conferences.