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The SDLC currently represents over 23,000 members from 40 different union locals. Our members work in government, mining, retail, health and educations to name a few.

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2024 Labour Community Service Award Recipient

The Saskatoon & District Labour Council and United Way Saskatoon and Area were pleased to present the 2024 Labour Community Service Award to Justin Priel, a member of SGEU Local 1102.  In 1999, the Labour Community Service Award was established as one way of acknowledging the importance of volunteerism in building strong communities.  This award profiles a committed trade unionist who has demonstrated outstanding service and dedication to the Saskatoon and area community.

Justin works as a welder for the Department of Highways.  He is a young leader who is actively involved in his union and the broader labour movement.  He acts as Chair and Vice Chair for his local and has already been involved with the PSGE Negotiating Committee.  Justin is a panel representative of SGEU’s Public Service sector and in his short union career has already had the opportunity to chair a Bargaining Council meeting as well as act as Interim Chair at the negotiating table with the employer.  All of those connected with Justin appreciate that he is always prepared and researches the various topics of discussion.

He has and continues to coach his son’s hockey team.  Justin has also shared his karate expertise by instructing karate.  Not only does he provide skill training as a coach, but as importantly, he incorporates the psychology and discipline he learned when he was a karate student.  He is the first to sign up to help as a chaperone or participant at his children’s school events and functions.  Justin is well-liked and appreciated by the players and others involved on the various teams he has been involved with.

His nominator said, “There are not enough good things that can be said about this fella.  He has and continues to be a servant for the people and his community.  Justin has not only grown, but he has met the tasks before him with a humbleness and an eagerness to learn and develop.  He is a good person and deserve this prestigious award.”

Congratulations Justin and thank you for your dedication to the labour movement and community!

LCSA-2024-Justin

Past Recipients

  • 1999 Sam Sambasivam UFCW Local 248P
  • 2000 Duane C. Siemens CEP Local 609
  • 2001 Carol Cisecki UFCW Loval 1400
  • 2002 Dan Wirl USWA Local 7458
  • 2003 Marianne Hladun PSAC/Agriculture Local 40022
  • 2004 Om Kochar RWDSU Local 558
  • 2005 Tracy Goodheart RWDSU Local 558
  • 2006 Gail Lasiuk CUPE Local 1975
  • 2007 Jim Bitinsky UFCW Local 248P
  • 2008 Linda Flowers SEIU Local 333
  • 2009 Robin East PIPSC
  • 2010 Gord Hiebert USW Local 7458
  • 2011 Gord Telfer USW Local 8914
  • 2012 Carol Duclaux SEIU-West
  • 2013 Russell Vaagen USW Local 7552
  • 2014 Howard Willms PSAC Agriculture Local 40022
  • 2015 Carla Smith CUPE Local 974
  • 2016 David McGrane STM Faculty Union
  • 2017 Dianne Addley CUPW Local 824
  • 2018 Marilyn Barlow Saskatoon SUN District Council
  • 2019 Darcy Pederson ATU Local 615
  • 2020 Jesse Todd PSAC2023
  • 2023 Krystle Wallman SUN Local 258
  • 2024 Justin Priel SGEU Local 1102
  • 2025 All past recipients in honour of the 25th anniversary