UPDATE ON 2024 ELECTION FOR TABLE OFFICERS

*Update (November 7, 2024)*

Greetings to everyone,

On behalf of the Voting
Committe we greatly apologise to you all.We assure you that we will have the transparency of what took place on Nov 1st/2024 that has ended us in a premature election. A clear explanation and report inaccordance with the Bylaws will be presented at the next GM.

As it is with any Election that was prematurally disrupted there has to be an investigation done before moving foward.
The committe will be very transparent and honest to the members of Local 5441.
We will be updating you all as soon as possible with all the new election updates.

Please be patient.

In Solidarity
Voting Committee

SMH – Hayat Monfaredi – hayatcupe5441@gmail.com
SJHC – Alexia Dinham (Chair) – lexiadham@hotmail.com
PHC – Lexann North – northlexann@gmail.com

 

UPDATE ON 2024 ELECTION FOR TABLE OFFICERS

On behalf of the voting committee we want to take this opportunity to apologize to the membership of CUPE Local 5441 for the inconvenience and frustration associated with this election.

We greatly regret that the election ended prematurely.

At this time, the voting committee is seeking advice and guidance from CUPE National to determine next steps moving forward.

We are aware that emails, phone calls, questions, concerns are going out to many different people such as to the Executive, to the CUPE National Representative, Site VP’s, Stewarts, ect. It is important to note that as per the bylaws it is the voting committee who is responsible for all aspects of the vote and therefore it is the voting committee who needs to investigate problems that arise, to meet and determine appropriate next steps and to communicate next steps to the membership. Please understand that no one else has the authority to direct next steps and as such no one else is in a position to provide updates outside of the voting committee.

The voting committee does not have any further information to share at this time, so we ask for your patience as we await instructions and a response from National.

Please understand that we fully appreciate your desire and need for a timely update, and we assure you that this is a priority for us.

We look forward to updating you as soon as possible.

In Solidarity,

CUPE Local 5441 Voting Committee

SMH – Hayat Monfaredi – hayatcupe5441@gmail.com
SJHC – Alexia Dinham (Chair) – lexiadham@hotmail.com
PHC – Lexann North – northlexann@gmail.com

Notice of Elections

ELECTIONS – Thursday October 31, 2024 noon – Sunday November 3, 2024 noon.

BALLOTS WILL BE EMAILED FROM MOTION MEETINGS TO THE EMAIL THAT YOU HAVE ON FILE WITH THE LOCAL UNION

General Membership voting (any member from any Site/Bargaining Unit may nominate/vote for these positions):

[10 (c) 5]

President – 3-year term:

Norma Sparks – Click for Poster
Rahel Woldeselassie – Click for Poster

First Vice President – 3-year term

Demetri Klerides – Click for Poster
Nicholas Sachse – Click for Poster

Secretary Treasurer – 3 year term

Devin Rodden – Click for PosterClick for Video
Michael Couto – Click for Poster

Recording Secretary – 3 year term

Jason Amaral – Click for Poster
Wanda Inwood – Click for PosterClick for Video

  

The following positions were acclaimed: 

Equality Coordinator – 2 year term – Cheryl Belgrave
3 Year Trustee – 3 year term – Sarah Nankunda

 

If you have questions about the Nomination or Voting process, please contact your Voting Committee:

Any problems with getting your ballot please reach out to our National Rep. Kimberly Blanchard: kimberlyb@cupe.ca

SMH – Hayat Monfaredihayatcupe5441@gmail.com
SJHC – Alexia Dinhamlexiadham@hotmail.com
PHC – Lexann Northnorthlexann@gmail.com

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Throughout the month of September and in particular, on Monday, September 30, we commemorate the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, an occasion dedicated to raising awareness among Canadians about the legacy of Residential Schools.

This day holds the purpose of both educating and reminding us about this history, paying tribute to the victims and their families and celebrating the resilience of survivors. Moreover, it serves as a tribute to the indigenous kids who never made their way home.

On September 30th, let us never forget, but to continue the
path of remembrance as we memorialize and observe the tragedy,
which occurred in and amongst the indigenous families and
their communities.

Let us all come together in recognition by wearing our orange shirts.
We encourage all to wear Orange as this day
recalls the experience of Residential School survivors. 

On behalf of CUPE Local 5441, Executive board, Trustees and
Stewards.

Equality Coordinator,
Cheryl Belgrave

 

CUPE National – National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Notice of Nominations

CUPE 5441 Notice of Nominations for President, First Vice President, Secretary Treasurer, Recording Secretary, Equality Coordinator & 3 Year Trustee

The following Six (6) positions are open for nominations:

General Membership voting (any member from any Site/Bargaining Unit may nominate/vote for these positions):

President – 3-year term
First Vice President – 3-year term
Secretary Treasurer – 3-year term
Recording Secretary – 3-year term
Equality Coordinator – 2-year term
3-Year Trustee – 3-year term

Nominations will be received at the General Membership Meeting (October 16, 2024) in accordance with CUPE Local 5441 By-Laws Section 10.
Consent Form – Appendix E

The names of candidates running for each position will be posted after the Nomination Meeting on Wednesday, October 16, 2024.

If you have any questions about joining the General Membership Meeting, please contact support@cupe5441.ca.

If you have questions about the Nomination or Voting process, please contact your Voting Committee:

PHC – Wanda Inwood wandacupe5441@gmail.com
SMH – Hayat Monfaredi hayatcupe5441@gmail.com
SJHC – Sarah Nankunda Sarah.Nankunda@unityhealth.to

Quarterly Service/GDI zoom meeting

Topic: Service Bargaining Unit/GDI – Quarterly Unit Meeting
Drop in via zoom if you have any questions for us.
Time: July 25, 2024 11:00AM to 1PM

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