Role of a Local Union Executive:
The local union executive is responsible for the leadership and administration of the local. The “job” of all local union leaders is to advance the interests of the local union members. The best run locals are those that successfully advance the interests of their membership within a culture of problem solving.
Unions represent their members by negotiating collective agreements and by lobbying governments to improve laws that affect the membership. Unions also represent their members by ensuring that employers do not violate their collective agreements or laws (health and safety, human rights, etc.) that affect the members.
Unions are organizations where the members work together to solve problems. It is the job of the executive to coordinate these activities, and to ensure that the members have adequate information, advice and funds to deal effectively with workplace problems and concerns.
President – Deryk Fournier, Union Office
Vice President – Jodi Martinsen, CIT
Grievance Chair – Dana Vacek, Parks North
Secretary Treasurer – Tiia Liigvald, TBDSSAB
Recording Secretary – Isabel Smith, TBDSSAB
Schedule A Negotiations Chair – Mike Otway, Growth
Schedule B Negotiations Chair – Jon Mintenko, Forestry
Health & Safety Chair – Justin Sefton, INOPS, Roads North
STD/LTD/WSIB Chair – Kristy Sunderland, INOPS, Central Support
Social Chair – Abishek Raval, TBDSSAB
Health & Wellness Chair – Cosimo Crupi, Water Treatment Plant
Bylaws/Research Chair – Yvonne Morin-Fankl, TBDSSAB
Negotiation Chair (TBDSSAB) – Emma Howald , TBDSSAB
Membership Chair – Vacant
If you are interested in participating in the executive, committees and to become a stewards please contact (807) 345-9511 or at cupe87secretary@tbaytel.net.