Category: Elections

Please remind your members to check their spam/junk box for the message to link them to their ballot!  Members have an opportunity to elect a regional representative to the bargaining committee, for the first time!  It is their chance to influence the Local in a positive manner, and have a direct say in the make-up of the committee.  Obviously bargaining is an important part of what the Local does for its members and the membership should be encouraged to participate by getting to know the candidates and to cast a ballot.  Lets have a high turnout for these important elections.  Fran Robertson Returning Officer COPE Local 491

BIO – EVA MCKAEFF (WEST)  With many thanks to my nominator Sister Tracey Gramchuk, I have decided to let my name stand for a position on COPE 491’s bargaining team that will soon enter into negotiations with CUPE.  The following is a list of my accomplishments over the past several years as both a member of CUPE, and also as an employee of CUPE.  Employed by the City of Regina in 1982 – hired in Personnel. In 1989, changed positions within the City to work in Customer Service. In 2007, ended my employment with the City and began with CUPE as a Secretary.  I chose the career path of customer service as I enjoy working and meeting people.  This passion resulted in pursuing union activities.  In 1989, while still working…

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Bio for Maggie Lewis To begin, I would like to thank you for the nomination to run as your representative for the 2013 COPE 491 Bargaining Committee and wish all nominees luck during this election. I first began my career with CUPE in early 1994 and worked as a temporary Clerk-Typist for just over 1-½ years.  Jumping on an opportunity to live on an island, I left Canada to work in Bermuda, only to return six (6) months later.  Back in Canada, I worked for a Toronto hotel (as a temp), then landed a permanent position as an Office Manager in a dental office.  Well, that dental office sure opened my eyes, allowing me to finally understand and appreciated Unions, what we stand for and the important role we have…

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Angela Coleman Profile Three words used to describe me:  Team player, Dedicated and Loyal!  The Hamilton Area Office is where I have been supporting and working closely with National Staff since February of 2002. In 2002 - 2003, I had the privilege of being elected as President of COPE 491.  While President, I was involved in all aspects of COPE 491 which included meeting with members to resolve issues, listening to concerns and Chairing Board meetings that involved all Regional Vice Presidents to learn about and assist them with the issues that were important to members in other provinces.  I was involved in all issues between the Employer and our Union, including Labour Management, Grievance Meetings and Negotiations. While not currently a member of the COPE 491 Executive, my future…

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It is with great pleasure that I accept my nomination to the COPE Negotiating Committee. In order to fulfill my role and responsibilities as regional vice-president, COPE 491 for the Maritimes Region, I have completed the Basic Steward’s Training Part I and Part II (Grievance & Arbitration) through COPE Ontario.  I would find it very beneficial to be part of the Negotiations Committee in order to fully understand, interpret and implement our Collective Agreement to the utmost of my abilities, for you, the member. Our Collective Agreement is the most important benefit we have as COPE members and knowledge is the key to open and clear communications with the Employer. I look forward to the challenges ahead if elected. I would like to take this opportunity to sincerely thank you…

Hi, My name is Karri Patterson and I am a Secretary working out of the Atlantic Regional Office in Dartmouth, NS, as well I am the RVP for the Atlantic Region and the COPE Representative of our JOHS Committee.  I have been employed with CUPE for 3½ years.  I’m married and have a daughter.  I have taken many educational courses such as bargaining skills, financial officers and steward learning series to name a few.  From my other work experiences I have a broad understanding of Employee/Employer relations and I believe this would bring a fresh perspective to the bargaining committee.  My main goal would be to make sure we strengthen our Collective Agreement for all members.  Effective communication is essential to the strong functioning of this union, and I’d be…