Category Archives: Elections

Nominations Closed – List of Acclaimed and Nominees

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Thank you to all those who let their name stand for positions. The positions that were open for elections were for the Bargaining Committee as well as two interim RVP positions.

RVP, Region 5A (Interim, one year remainder of term)

  • Steve Smith – ACCLAIMED

RVP, Region 6C (Interim, one year remainder of term)

  • No nominations

 

BARGAINING COMMITTEE

East

  • Karri Patterson – ACCLAIMED

 

National

  • Debbie Rebeiro – ACCLAIMED

 

Ontario

  • Brandi Kehoe – ACCLAIMED

 

West

 

There will be one election, for the members in that region/area.  Congratulations to those acclaimed and good luck to those nominees in the election. 

Election Call – January 2021 – Negotiating Committee

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ELECTION CALL January 2021 – Negotiating Committee

Between February 17 and February 23, 2021 members will elect a Negotiating Committee in accordance with the COPE 491 Bylaws.
 
Negotiating Committee Positions:
The Negotiating Committee shall consist of the President, one other
Table Officer as determined by the Executive Board, and four (4) elected
members. The elected members will be from the following regions and
will be elected by the members in those regions:
• One (1) from the West (B.C., Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba)
• One (1) from the Ontario Region
• One (1) from the National Office
• One (1) from the East (New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland Labrador).
Elected by, and from, their Regional Membership


Nominations will open January 22nd and must be submitted to the Returning Officer by 4:00 P.M. on February 4, 2021; the day nominations close.

Nomination forms shall be accepted for one (1) committee position only.
To be eligible for Negotiating Committee nomination and election, a
member must be part of the region holding elections and be in continuous
good standing for twelve (12) consecutive months prior to date of
nomination.
 
No nomination shall be accepted unless the member nominating has signed
the nomination form and the member nominated has indicated on the form,
or by other means, their willingness to stand for office. Nominations
must be sent in during the nomination period. Any nominations received
before or after the nomination period will not be accepted. 

A complete list of candidates for office will be posted on the Local Union website on February 7, 2021.
 
After the closing of nominations all duly nominated candidates will be
extended an opportunity to have a maximum of one (1) article included in
the electronic voting system and posted on the Local Union website. The
article may reference candidate websites.
 
Steven Trevellion will serve as Returning Officer during the election.
Voting will be conducted using electronic voting over seven days,
February 17th to February 23, 2021.
 
Your participation as a candidate or as an informed voter in Union
elections is crucial because those you elect will help administer the
affairs of the Union.
 
Personal email addresses should be received by the Returning Officer, Steven Trevellion via your RVP no later than February 10, 2021, in order to ensure receipt of ballots.
 
In solidarity,
Trish Sinclair
President, COPE Local 491

 

CAMPAIGN RULES
 
Campaigning cannot occur during work time.
 
Use of the Employer’s voice mail or email to circulate election material is not permitted.
 
Candidates are asked to conduct themselves with dignity at all times.
 
Any behaviour or material that undermines the dignity or self-esteem of
any individual or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive
environment will not be tolerated.
 
Each duly nomination candidate may submit a maximum of one (1) article
to be published on the Local Union Website and included in the
electronic voting system.  Website posting of articles begin November
20, 2019.
 
Steven Trevellion
Returning Officer, COPE Local 491
 

DATES TO REMEMBER
 
January 14, 2021
Election Call

January 22, 2021
Nominations open
 
February 4, 2021
4:00 p.m. EST
Nominations Close

February 7, 2021
Complete list of candidates
Will be posted on the Union’s
Website
 
February 9, 2021
Website posting of articles begin

February 10, 2021
Personal email address deadline
 
February 17 – 23, 2021
VOTE

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Election Call – January 2021 – RVP, Region 6C and Region 5A

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ELECTION CALL January 2021 – RVP (Region 5A and Region 6C only)

Between February 17 and February 23, 2021 members will elect one (1) Regional Vice-President (Region 6C National) and one (1) Regional Vice-President (Region 5A Ontario) in accordance with the COPE 491 Bylaws.

Officer Positions:
Regional Vice-President (Region 5A) (Interim)
Elected by members in area offices of Ontario Region 5A

Regional Vice-President (Region 6C) (Interim)
Elected by members of National Office & the Ottawa Area Office


Nominations will open January 22nd and must be submitted to the Returning Officer by 4:00 P.M. on February 4, 2021; the day nominations close.

To be eligible for a nomination and election, a member must be in continuous good standing for twelve (12) consecutive months prior to date of nomination.
 
No nomination shall be accepted unless the member nominating has signed the nomination form and the member nominated has indicated on the form, or by other means, their willingness to stand for office. Nominations must be sent in during the nomination period. Any nominations received before or after the nomination period will not be accepted. 

A complete list of candidates for office will be posted on the Local Union website on February 7, 2021.
 
After the closing of nominations all duly nominated candidates will be extended an opportunity to have a maximum of one (1) article included in the electronic voting system and posted on the Local Union website. The article may reference candidate websites.
 
Steven Trevellion will serve as Returning Officer during the election. Voting will be conducted using electronic voting over seven days, February 17th to February 23, 2021.
 
Your participation as a candidate or as an informed voter in Union elections is crucial because those you elect will help administer the affairs of the Union.
 
Personal email addresses should be received by the Returning Officer, Steven Trevellion via your RVP no later than February 10, 2021, in order to ensure receipt of ballots.
 
In solidarity,
Trish Sinclair
President, COPE Local 491

  CAMPAIGN RULES
 
Campaigning cannot occur during work time.
 
Use of the Employer’s voice mail or email to circulate election material is not permitted.
 
Candidates are asked to conduct themselves with dignity at all times.
 
Any behaviour or material that undermines the dignity or self-esteem of any individual or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive environment will not be tolerated.
 
Each duly nomination candidate may submit a maximum of one (1) article to be published on the Local Union Website and included in the electronic voting system.  Website posting of articles begin November 20, 2019.
 
Steven Trevellion
Returning Officer, COPE Local 491
  DATES TO REMEMBER
 
January 14, 2021
Election Call

January 22, 2021
Nominations open
 
February 4, 2021
4:00 p.m. EST
Nominations Close

February 7, 2021
Complete list of candidates
Will be posted on the Union’s
Website
 
February 9, 2021
Website posting of articles begin

February 10, 2021
Personal email address deadline
 
February 17 – 23, 2021
VOTE

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Results

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The Results are in! The election for the positions of National Vice-President, Secretary and Education Communication Officer is now over.  We have the results. 

Congratulations to Brandi Kehoe who is the new National Vice-President! 
Congratulations to Alex Hernandez who is the new Secretary!
Congratulations to Rachel Roberts who will be continuing as Education Communication Officer! 
 
COPE491 Election – Term 2021-2023 Report date: Wednesday 16 December 2020 00:37 EST
  National Vice-President Poll ID: 164150
As at Poll close: Tuesday 15 December 2020 23:59 EST
Number of voters: 148 · Group size: 239 · Percentage voted: 61.92
Vote counting method: V1 FPTP (first-past-the-post)
Ranked by votes Rank Candidate ID Candidate Votes % 1 16076377 Brandi Kehoe 78  52.70 2 16076378 Sandra Leniuk 70 47.30   Secretary Poll ID: 164151
As at Poll close: Tuesday 15 December 2020 23:59 EST
Number of voters: 148 · Group size: 239 · Percentage voted: 61.92
Vote counting method: V1 FPTP (first-past-the-post)
Ranked by votes Rank Candidate ID Candidate Votes % 1 16076380 Alex Hernandez 106  71.62 2 16076379 Noelle Douitsis 42 28.38   Education/Communication Officer Poll ID: 164152
As at Poll close: Tuesday 15 December 2020 23:59 EST
Number of voters: 148 · Group size: 239 · Percentage voted: 61.92
Vote counting method: V1 FPTP (first-past-the-post)
Ranked by votes Rank Candidate ID Candidate Votes % 1 16076382 Rachel Roberts 101  68.24 2 16076381 Lisa Peldiak 47 31.76
Click for Official Results Page

List of Nominees and Acclaimations – November 2020

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The nomination period for the upcoming elections is now closed.  Thank you to all who participated in the process and either nominated someone or allowed their names to stand for election. 

The following is the list of nominees for positions that will have an election:

NATIONAL VICE-PRESIDENT

  • Brandi Kehoe (Ontario)
  • Sandra Leniuk (BC)

SECRETARY

  • Noelle Douitsis (Ontario)
  • Alex Hernandez (Manitoba)


EDUCATION/COMMUNICATION OFFICER

  • Lisa Peldiak (Ontario)
  • Rachel Roberts (BC)

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The following is a list of the nominees that have been acclaimed.

TRUSTEE (3 year)

  • Carolyn Layfield (Ontario)

REGIONAL VICE-PRESIDENT (REGION 6B), By-election (Term 2021-2022)

  • Wendy Barry (National) – Acclaimed

REGIONAL VICE-PRESIDENT (REGION 7), By-election (Term 2021-2022)

  • Michelle LeBlanc (Maritimes) – Acclaimed

The election for the above positions will commence on December 9 and run until December 15, 2020.  Ballots will be sent to voting members via email using Big Pulse.  If you do not receive a ballot on December 9, please contact your current RVP. 


Bios for the candidates will begin to be posted this week. 


The following position did not receive any nominations, and more information regarding that will be coming out shortly. 

REGIONAL VICE-PRESIDENT (REGION 6C), By-election (Term 2021-2022)

Congratulations to all those acclaimed and good luck to all candidates! 

Election Call – December 2020

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Between December 9 and December 15, 2020 members will elect three (3) Table Officers; one (1) Trustee ; and three (3) RVP’s in accordance with the COPE 491 Bylaws.
 
Officer Positions:
National Vice-President
Secretary
Education/Communication Officer
Elected by a vote of the full membership.

Trustee Position:
3-year Trustee
Elected by a vote of the full membership.

By-Election {One (1) year Duration}:
Region 6B – National Office/OAO
Region 6C – National Office/OAO
Region 7 – Maritimes
Elected by a vote of the membership in their respective regions
 
Nominations will open November 4, 2020 and must be submitted to the Returning Officer by 4:00 P.M. on November 17, 2020; the day nominations close.
 
To be eligible for a nomination and election, a member must be in continuous good standing for twelve (12) consecutive months prior to date of nomination.
 
No nomination shall be accepted unless the member nominating has signed the nomination form and the member nominated has indicated on the form, or by other means, their willingness to stand for office. Nominations must be sent in during the nomination period. Any nominations received before or after the nomination period will not be accepted. 

A complete list of candidates for office will be posted on the Local Union website on November 18, 2020.
 
After the closing of nominations all duly nominated candidates will be extended an opportunity to have a maximum of one (1) article included in the electronic voting system and posted on the Local Union website. The article may reference candidate websites but shall not contain any active links to external websites.
 
Steve Smith will serve as Returning Officer during the election. Voting will be conducted using electronic voting over seven days, December 9 to December 15, 2020.
 
Your participation as a candidate or as an informed voter in Union elections is crucial because those you elect will help administer the affairs of the Union.
 
Personal email addresses should be received by the Returning Officer, Steve Smith via your RVP no later than October 29, 2020, in order to ensure receipt of ballots.
 
In solidarity,
Trish Sinclair
President, COPE Local 491

 
CAMPAIGN RULES
 
Campaigning cannot occur during work time.
 
Use of the Employer’s voice mail or email to circulate election material is not permitted.
 
Candidates are asked to conduct themselves with dignity at all times.
 
Any behaviour or material that undermines the dignity or self-esteem of any individual or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive environment will not be tolerated.
 
Each duly nomination candidate may submit a maximum of one (1) article to be published on the Local Union Website and included in the electronic voting system.  Website posting of articles begin November 20, 2019.
 
Steve Smith
Returning Officer, COPE Local 491
 
DATES TO REMEMBER
 
October 20, 2020
Election Call

October 29, 2020
Personal email address deadline
 
November 4, 2020
Nominations open
 
November 17, 2020
4:00 p.m. EST
Nominations Close
 
November 18, 2020
Complete list of candidates
Will be posted on the Union’s
Website
 
November 19, 2020
Website posting of articles begin
 
December 9 – 15, 2020
VOTE
 
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Returning Officer- Call for Interested Parties

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As you are all aware, our elections are done electronically using Big Pulse.  The program that we use requires some training and experience in order to use it efficiently.  In the past, we have had one Returning Officer and have usually used them fairly exclusively, but it would be beneficial to have more than one person to turn to.  We would like to have a couple different members that would be interested in acting as Returning Officer start some training on the program so that our local has more flexibility when coming across the need to appoint a Returning Officer for an election. We had sent out a request for interest last year and had some responses.  Unfortunately the couple people we chose we unable to continue through and we would like to restart the process by opening up the interest call fully again – if you have sent in an email in the past but are still interested, please feel free to send your name in again. 

If you feel this is something you would be interested in, please advise your RVP by the end of day on March 24, 2020. 

Trustee Election Results

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Election Results are in
Good morning,

The results are in for the Trustee election that just closed.  Congratulations to Carolyn Layfield! 

Click the link below to see the official Big Pulse results page. 

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Poll Result   COPE491 Election
Report date: Tuesday 17 December 2019 09:25 EST
Trustee (3 Year Term)
Poll ID: 155119
As at Poll close: Monday 16 December 2019 23:59 EST
Number of voters: 130 · Group size: 250 · Percentage voted: 52.00
Vote counting method: V1 FPTP
Ranked by votes
Rank Candidate ID Candidate Votes %
1 16025393 Carolyn Layfield 68 52.31
2 16025394 Sonia Argatoff 48 36.92
3 16025392 Mary Elizabeth Archer 14 10.77

CLICK TO SEE OFFICIAL RESULTS