In His Own Words
Mike Kaniuk shares his thoughts about how he
will serve members as a PFRS Trustee:
I try to be fair and consistent. If you’re wrong, you’re wrong. You own it, you learn from
it and you move on. If you’re right and wrongfully accused, I will stand behind you 110
percent.
No matter how many times you’re asked a question, answer it the
same way no matter the mood you’re in and no matter how
stressful the situation. It’s all about being respectful to your
people.
The way I feel as a union leader is that we’re better off
getting along in the climate we’re in. Being around for
so long, that’s part of what you learn: to adapt to each
different situation. Certain situations, you go to the
wall. Other situations, you tread lightly.
To me, it’s a very important job because your pensions
is your end goal. The first goal is to come home at the
end of the day. We all strive for that – to get home safe
and to get your pension at the end.
I’ve been going to PFRS meetings the past couple years, and I’ve heard the stories. I want
to be part of that decision-making and
help enlighten people that don’t
know about corrections what I’ve
learned the past 24 years.
Watching people go home
to their families at the
end of the day safe
and sound is why I
do this. If they get
home every day,
that makes my
job worth it.
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