Elections 2024

CUPE 2024 Election Results

The Election Committee is pleased to announce the results of the recent election and congratulates the following candidates who will begin their new three-year term on December 1, 2024:

President : Michelle Bergen
1st Vice President: Daniel Schroeder
2nd Vice President : Mike Crowley
Treasurer: Mike Kubrakovich
Recording Secretary: Natalie Sinclair

The following candidates were acclaimed:

Jason Paintin – Executive
Nick Ogryzlo – Executive
Jonny Maria – Executive

The Simply Voting Elections results can be viewed here.

In Solidarity,
The Elections Committee

Reminder: CUPE 998 Executive Election Voting Begins November 18 

Dear Members,

The CUPE 998 Executive Election is an important opportunity to shape the future of our union. Voting will take place from Monday, November 18, opening at 7:00 AM, until Friday, November 22, closing at 4:00 PM

Ballots will be sent directly to your work email via Simply Voting, the platform managing and overseeing the election process to ensure fairness and security.

If you do not receive your voting ballot, please reach out promptly to Elections Committee Chair Fran Hayes or Trevor Laurie. 

Once voting concludes and the candidates have been notified, the election results will be shared with all members.

Your voice matters, and your vote is a vital part of building a strong, union. We encourage everyone to vote.

Thank you for your engagement in this important process.

In solidarity,
The Elections Committee

 

Important Voting Information for the Upcoming CUPE Election

Dear CUPE Members,

As we approach the end of the Campaigning Period on November 15, 2024, please note that all campaign websites will be taken down at that time.

Starting on November 18, 2024, the Voting Period will officially begin. Simply Voting, our trusted election partner, will manage the election process. All CUPE members will receive an email from Simply Voting at your work email address with detailed instructions on how to cast your vote.

The Voting Period will be open from November 18 and will close on November 22, 2024, at 4:00 p.m. We strongly encourage all members to participate—your vote is essential in shaping the future of our union and ensuring your voice is heard.

Once the election concludes, candidates will be promptly notified of the results.

Your candidates and biographies for the CUPE Executive Election are as follows:

President

1st Vice President

2nd Vice President

Treasurer

Recording Secretary

Acclaimed

Executives at Large

  • Jonny Maria
  • Nick Ogryzlo
  • Jason Paintin

In Solidarity,
Nomination Committee

 

 

CUPE Executive 2024 Candidate Biographies

Good day Membership,

We the nomination committee have been diligently resolving some issues that have arisen during the nomination period. As a result, there has been a four-day suspension of campaigning for Bryanne Koehn, Janelle Powers, Melanie Lysack and Daniel Schroder for the following infractions to the CUPE 998 Bylaws and rules of campaigning set out on the nomination form. The suspension period will be from Friday Oct. 18th, 2024, 4:00 pm to Tuesday, Oct. 22nd, 2024, 11:59 pm. All other Candidates can begin campaigning beginning today, Friday Oct 18th, 2024, 4:00 pm.

Infractions highlighted are listed below,

Bylaw 8.1.3

  1. b) Post to social media regarding election material are considered campaigning, and
  2. c) Candidates can begin campaigning once accepted by the Nominations Committee.

Nomination form Rules stated,

Campaigning may start on Oct. 18th, 2024.

We believe this to be a fair and equitable condition to the infractions of having the website up and live for the week prior to the discovery by the nominations committee on Tuesday, Oct. 15th, 2024, at which time the website was shut down at the request of the committee.

At this time, we would like to wish all candidates’ good luck.

Your candidates and biographies for the CUPE Executive Election are as follows:

President

1st Vice President

2nd Vice President

Treasurer

Recording Secretary

Acclaimed

Executives at Large

  • Jonny Maria
  • Nick Ogryzlo
  • Jason Paintin

In Solidarity,
Nomination Committee

 

Nominations for Executive Elections Are Open

The CUPE 998 Nominating Committee is pleased to announce that the nomination period for the 2024 Executive Elections is now open and closes on October 17, 2021, at 4:00 p.m.

Campaigning will start of Oct 18, 2024, and will cease on Nov 15th, 2024.

For information see the 2024 Executive Election Guidelines and Nomination Form document.

If you have any questions, concerns, or comments, please contact the CUPE Nominations Committee

In Solidarity,
CUPE 998 Nominating Committee

 

CUPE Elections Committee

Your elections committee is as follows :

Committee Members: 

  • Fran Hayes – Chair
  • Don Gale
  • Trevor Laurie
  • David Ribachuk
  • Janice Fifer

Key Dates and Details:

  • Nomination Period: Opens on October 1 and closes on the third Thursday of October (October 17)
  • Positions Available: All positions are up for election for a three-year term, except for the Lead Steward.
  • Campaign Period: Once the nomination committee accepts the nomination campaigning will start on Oct 18, 2024 and ends on November 15, 2024 
  • Voting Period: Voting begins on November 18 and will remain open for 5 days, closing on November 22 at 4:00 PM

Results Announcement: The Nominations Chair will receive the election results from Simply Voting, and the Committee will notify the successful candidates.

Full election guidelines and rules will be available on the CUPE 998 website shortly. For any questions, please contact the Elections Committee.