Congratulations to all our members who put their names forward in the recent election for Directors in odd numbered locals. There was one election this year for Local 19. The Membership Services Committee met and counted the votes on August 30th and we send Congratulations to Doris MacKinnon and Juanita Gallant who were re-elected as Local 19 Directors.
All other odd numbered local Directors have been acclaimed with the exception of Local 1 who did not have anyone offer.
Local 3 – Arlene Bowness
Loca 5 (eligible for 2 Directors) – Tim Yorke and Kathlene Smallman
Local 7 (eligible for 2 Directors) – Kim Stewart and Tonya Ferguson
Local 9 – Melanie Cahill Gallant
Local 11 – Marsha Doyle
Local 13 – Hughie Handrahan
Local 15 – Jane Young
Local 17 – Terence McGaughey
Local 19 (eligible for 2 Directors) – Doris MacKinnon and Juanita Gallant
I want to thank all our members for participating in the democratic process. I look forward to working with the Board of Directors as we continue to meet the challenges and opportunities ahead for the membership.
Karen Jackson (President, UPSE)