Mike Howden

Since 1992 Mike has been a member of Local 832, when he started working at Sysco Food Services in Winnipeg. He was an active member within the union at the plant, he was elected by the members of Sysco as chief steward. As chief shop steward Mike was part of the bargaining committee for UFCW in 2008.
Before Mike joined the staff, he had assisted the organizing department working on several campaigns and helping unorganized members join the Local, he’s also been a relief representative for the Local addressing members’ questions and concerns. In 2011, Mike was hired as a full-time union representative for UFCW and has run many organizing campaigns and worked hard for his members across Manitoba.

Watch Mike’s welcome to the union video.