Kathlene Smallman (Director, Local 5) nominated Tim Yorke for 2025 Member of the Year! She said Tim “has over 20 years of active involvement and dedication to UPSE, and continues to be a strong advocate for all members through his helpful, compassionate, and steady support.
He approaches every situation with integrity and humility. Whether at conventions and meetings or at events of service, Tim is steady, hardworking, and always professional.
Tim has taken on various union roles and is currently Chair of the Constitution and Legislative Committee. He has become not only current and informed, but also inclusive of everyone’s opinions and ideas by co-chairing UPSE caucuses and attending educationals.
Tim is described by others as embodying fairness, inclusivity, loyalty, integrity, and compassion. He truly demonstrates what it means to be a loyal, longstanding and important, hard-working member of the membership.”
Karen Jackson (UPSE President) and the entire delegation congratulates Tim on this well deserved award!
Pic L-R: Kathlene Smallman (Director Local 5), Tim Yorke (Director Local 5), and Karen Jackson (UPSE President).
