Claudia Rioux

Is there something unique about your job or workplace? 

We manufacture small and medium-caliber ammunition, which is quite special. 

What inspired you to attend the convention this year? 

Given the current economic context and everything that’s happening, we told ourselves we need to be present, we need to be represented. We figured if there’s one international convention we must attend, it’s this one! Plus, resolutions from our last District 5 conference are being brought to this international convention, and we thought it would be necessary to be here to support them. 

What makes you proud to be in a union? 

What makes me proud of my union are events like the one we are experiencing right now. Seeing everyone gathered, united—I see a union that’s very close to its people. This is exactly what I’ve experienced over the last few years, while I became increasingly involved in the union. I’m proud of all of this.  

What does “All In” mean to you? 

“All In On Solidarity” means for me being present, being united, everyone being there, as we see here today.