It is with immense sadness and a broken heart that I inform you that USW Local Representative Joe Benn passed away. Joe Benn had been servicing Units 207, 208 and 214 in northern Alberta, and has serviced our Alberta membership as a Local Representative since 2012. Prior to his tenure as a Rep, Joe had been a long-time rank-and file activist, hailing from TWU Local 207 Edmonton Clerical.

Joe was a treasured friend to the entire Local 1944 staff, and a superb and valued advocate for the members he represented. We have lost someone that we not only deeply care for, but also a strong ally in our collective struggle for justice at work. If being a Unionist means sacrificing your own needs for those of your brothers and sisters, then Joe was a true Unionist, as I know very well that he has sacrificed a lot for this Union, for you, over his many years of activism. May he rest in power.