Sisters, Brothers, Siblings
As requested by the membership the Local has asked for a National Interpretation of Article 13 for the bids at Gateway.
13.04 a)
Where there is a change in at least one constituent elements (excluding a change to the time of meal), a section bid shall occur between the “incumbents of assignments in the same classification within the same section…”
The relevant constituent elements are defined at 14.10 as “…the days of work, the days of rest, the time of the beginning and the end of the shift…”
The first point to clarify is that there seems to be confusion on who bids when a constituent element is changed on one of the 3 shifts and not the other 2 shifts. All 3 shifts must be part of the bid. The language in 13.04 a) is clear, it speaks to the incumbents in the section and not on the shift. There is no past practice argument to be made when the language is clear even if a particular location would have applied it differently or inconsistently in the past.
Again, the same reasoning and interpretation must prevail in relation to having 2 groups (with different rotation days) of the same classification. The determination of who takes part in the bid is the incumbents of an assignment of the same classification within the section. The 2 groups shall be part of the bid.
13.04 b)
As mentioned above, this clause is relevant as the situation we are looking at involves movements of assignments from one section to another. The section who is losing assignments in a classification will have a bid involving the “…employees in the section from which the assignment is moved who are in the same classification…” to determine who gets to stay in the section. Of course, this bid must take place before the movement of the assignment or assignments and will involve all 3 shifts.
The section that will receive the displaced assignments will not get a bid as per 13.04. These assignments will be filled by Part C of article 13 (Selection of Assignments). This is referred to as the Monthly Assignment bid as stipulated in clause 13.18 (d). Asking to have a section bid before the application of Part C of article 13 would negate the language in 13.04 (b) and would equate to asking for a violation of the collective agreement.
Clause 11.10 states that “Seniority shall be used to accommodate employee’s preferences where the collective agreement so provides” . I find that this is the case here and the respect of seniority should always be our guiding principle.
Now as I understand the upcoming sequence of events based on the information provided to me, the movement of assignments will happen in February 2024 followed by a monthly assignment bid as per Part C of article 13. This is consistent with the language of the Collective Agreement.
There will then be a change in the Constituent Elements in some sections at the end of March which will trigger a bid as per 13.04 (a). Again, this is consistent with the language of the Collective Agreement.
I hope this clarifies the situation.
In Solidarity
Mark Lubinski
CUPW Local President
February 5, 2024
**DATES, LOCATIONS, AND TIMES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE**
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Monday, March 2, 2026 |
Portlands - 675 Commissioners St., Toronto (RV/Motorhome Voting Station)(Front) |
6AM - 10PM |
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Monday, March 2, 2026 |
Vista - 6500 Silver Dart. Dr., Mississauga (RV/Motorhome Voting Station) (Front) |
6AM - 10PM |
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Monday, March 2, 2026 |
Van Kirk - 171 Van Kirk Dr., Brampton (RV/Motorhome Voting Station) (@ Sandalwood Pkwy) |
6AM - 10PM |
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Tuesday, March 3, 2026 |
Oakdale - 500 Oakdale Rd, North York (RV/Motorhome Voting Station)(Front) |
6AM - 10PM |
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Tuesday March 3, 2026 |
Creditstone - 707 Creditstone Rd., Concord (RV/Motorhome Voting Station)(Rear of Building) |
6AM - 10PM |
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Tuesday March 3, 2026 |
SCLPP - 969 Eastern Ave., Toronto (RV/Motorhome Voting Station)(West Lot) |
6AM - 10PM |
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Wednesday March 4, 2026 |
TWDC - 66 Ray Ave., Toronto (RV/Motorhome Voting Station)(North Side of Compound) |
6AM - 10PM |
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Wednesday, March 4, 2026 |
The West Mall - 145 The West Mall, Etobicoke (RV/Motorhome Voting Station)(Front) |
6AM - 10PM |
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Wednesday March 4, 2026 |
SCLPP - 969 Eastern Ave., Toronto (RV/Motorhome Voting Station)(West Lot)(West Lot) |
6AM - 10PM |
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Thursday, March 5, 2026 |
Mississauga Depot 3 - 2273 Dundas St. W., Mississauga (RV/Motorhome)(Rear) |
6AM - 10PM |
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Thursday, March 5, 2026 |
Matheson - 340 Matheson Blvd E., Mississauga (RV/Motorhome Voting Station) |
6AM - 10PM |
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Thursday March 5, 2026 |
Campobello - 6616 Campobello Rd., Mississauga (RV/Motorhome Voting Station)(Front) |
6AM - 10PM |
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Friday, March 6, 2026 |
Hilton Garden Inn - 1870 Matheson Blvd., Mississauga (McCallion Hall) |
6AM - 10PM |
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Friday, March 6, 2026 |
Port Credit - 890 Rangeview Rd., Mississauga (Front) |
6AM - 10PM |
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Saturday, March 7, 2026 |
Toronto Local - 47 Densley Ave., Toronto |
6AM - 10PM |
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Monday, March 9, 2026 |
Spot One Grill & Music Hall - 289 Rutherford Rd. South, Brampton (Front) |
6AM - 10PM |
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Monday, March 9, 2026 |
Toronto Civic E U - 110 Laird Dr., East York (Front) |
6AM - 10PM |
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Monday, March 9, 2026 |
Primera Iglesia Pentecostal Hispana - 2104 Kipling Ave., Toronto (Front) |
6AM - 10PM |
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Tuesday March 10, 2026 |
Toronto Local - 47 Densley Ave., Toronto |
6AM - 10PM |
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Tuesday March 10, 2026 |
Hilton Garden Inn - 1870 Matheson Blvd., Mississauga (McCallion Hall) |
6AM - 10PM |
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RESULTS OF THE EXECUTIVE ELECTION(S)(FIRST ROUND)
Dear Sisters, Brothers, and Comrades,
First Round Elections commenced February 10, 2020 and concluded February 20, 2026 @ 8:40 p.m. in compliance of Article 8 of Toronto Local By-Laws (Ver. April 15, 2025). Ballot counting occurred from February 19, 2026 @ 9:00 a.m. to February 20, 2026. In addition to the Election Committee and independent third party, the counting of the ballots was witnessed by approximately twenty-one (21) scrutineers. Results are as follows:
First Round Summary
Valid ballots received: 2503
Total rejected ballots: 14
Total ballots cast: 2517
Total First Round Polling Station Hours: 320
PRESIDENT:
PRESIDENT:
Zach Avdelopoulos …….. 568 Run-off
Robby Jouhal …………….. 723 Run-off
Mark Lubinski ……….. 417
Qaiser (Kaiser) Maroof .. 296
Stephen Myers …………… 115
Gerard van Deelen …….. 261
1ST VICE- PRESIDENT:
Stacey Pritchard ………. 1,628 Elected
Amit Verma …………….. 532
2ND VICE –PRESIDENT:
Reno Borg ………………… 1,228 Elected
Richard LeGendre …….. 890
3rd VICE-PRESIDENT:
Rob Guglielmelli ………. 1,036 Run-off
Donna Leeder …………. 521 Run-off
Liz Parry ………………….. 373
Inderjit Sidhu ………….. 257
5TH VICE-PRESIDENT:
Rashmi Mehta …………… 527
Bruno Rossi ………………. 1,520 Elected
ASSISTANT SECRETARY – TREASURER:
Sandro Petruzzelli …….. 1,363 Elected
Victor Santhiapillai …... 654
RECORDING SECRETARY:
Baleswaran Kandasamy .. 542
Greg Krisa ……………………. 1,444 Elected
E.S.S. GATEWAY WEST/INTL./TEO/AMF/NECF/CITYLINKS:
Furqan Ashraf …………. 406
Sherice Douglas ………. 660 Run-off
Muhammad Imran ….. 306
Greg MacDonald …….. 878 Run-off
E.S.S. S.C.L.P.P.:
Janet Kocur ………………… 1,479 Elected
Rana Siddiqui …………….. 560
E.S.S. GATEWAY EAST/WPDH:
Rajiv Joshi ……………….. 625
Nikky Narewal …………. 854 Run-off
Sunny Philipose ……….. 632 Run-off
E.S.S. WEST AREA WICKETS:
Celia Bellissimo ………….. 1,075 Elected
Nicky Jandu ………………. 496
Dave Khaper …………….. 477
E.S.S. WEST TRANSPORTATION:
Neil Bolen ……………….. 1,268 Elected
Shaka Thomas …………. 911
Congratulations to those elected and thanks to all participants. Second Round voting is scheduled to commence March 2, 2026.
In Solidarity,
Abdi Hagi-Yusuf,
Secretary Treasurer, CUPW Toronto Local 626
February 23, 2026
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The Struggle Continues
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Tuesday, February 10, 2026 |
Portlands - 675 Commissioners St., Toronto (RV/Motorhome Voting Station)(Front) |
6AM - 10PM |
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Tuesday, February 10, 2026 |
Vista - 6500 Silver Dart. Dr., Mississauga (RV/Motorhome Voting Station) (Front) |
6AM - 10PM |
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Tuesday, February 10, 2026 |
Van Kirk - 171 Van Kirk Dr., Brampton (RV/Motorhome Voting Station) (@ Sandalwood Pkwy) |
6AM - 10PM |
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Wednesday, February 11, 2026 |
Oakdale - 500 Oakdale Rd, North York (RV/Motorhome Voting Station)(Front) |
6AM - 10PM |
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Wednesday, February 11, 2026 |
Creditstone - 707 Creditstone Rd., Concord (RV/Motorhome Voting Station)(Rear of Building) |
6AM - 10PM |
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Wednesday, February 11, 2026 |
SCLPP - 969 Eastern Ave., Toronto (RV/Motorhome Voting Station)(West Lot) |
6AM - 10PM |
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Thursday, February 12, 2026 |
TWDC - 66 Ray Ave., Toronto (RV/Motorhome Voting Station)(North Side of Compound) |
6AM - 10PM |
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Thursday, February 12, 2026 |
The West Mall - 145 The West Mall, Etobicoke (RV/Motorhome Voting Station)(Front) |
6AM - 10PM |
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Thursday, February 12, 2026 |
SCLPP - 969 Eastern Ave., Toronto (RV/Motorhome Voting Station)(West Lot)(West Lot) |
6AM - 10PM |
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Friday, February 13, 2026 |
Hilton Garden Inn - 1870 Matheson Blvd., Mississauga (McCallion Hall) |
6AM - 10PM |
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Friday, February 13, 2026 |
Port Credit - 890 Rangeview Rd., Mississauga (Front) |
6AM - 10PM |
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Saturday, February 14, 2026 |
Toronto Local - 47 Densley Ave., Toronto |
6AM - 10PM |
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Monday, February 16, 2026 |
Mississauga Depot 3 - 2273 Dundas St. W., Mississauga (RV/Motorhome)(Rear) |
6AM - 10PM |
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Monday, February 16, 2026 |
Matheson - 340 Matheson Blvd E., Mississauga (RV/Motorhome Voting Station) |
6AM - 10PM |
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Monday, February 16, 2026 |
Campobello - 6616 Campobello Rd., Mississauga (RV/Motorhome Voting Station)(Front) |
6AM - 10PM |
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Tuesday, February 17, 2026 |
Spot One Grill & Music Hall - 289 Rutherford Rd. South, Brampton (Front) |
6AM - 10PM |
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Tuesday, February 17, 2026 |
Toronto Civic E U - 110 Laird Dr., East York (Front) |
6AM - 10PM |
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Tuesday, February 17, 2026 |
Primera Iglesia Pentecostal Hispana - 2104 Kipling Ave., Toronto (Front) |
6AM - 10PM |
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Wednesday, February 18, 2026 |
Toronto Local - 47 Densley Ave., Toronto |
6AM - 10PM |
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Wednesday, February 18, 2026 |
Hilton Garden Inn - 1870 Matheson Blvd., Mississauga (McCallion Hall) |
6AM - 10PM |
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2026 Election Committee |
NM PU MF |
Dear Sisters, Brothers, and Comrades,
As per Toronto Local, please find below the eligible candidates in the upcoming 2026 – 2029 Toronto Local Executive Elections.
PRESIDENT:
Zach Avdelopoulos
Robby Jouhal
Mark Lubinski
Qaiser (Kaiser) Maroof
Stephen Myers
Gerard van Deelen
1ST VICE-PRESIDENT:
Stacey Pritchard
Amit Verma
2ND VICE –PRESIDENT:
Reno Borg
Richard LeGendre
3rd VICE-PRESIDENT:
Rob Guglielmelli
Donna Leeder
Liz Parry
Inderjit Sidhu
5TH VICE-PRESIDENT:
Rashmi Mehta
Bruno Rossi
ASSISTANT SECRETARY – TREASURER:
Sandro Petruzzelli
Victor Santhiapillai
RECORDING SECRETARY:
Baleswaran Kandasamy
Greg Krisa
E.S.S. GATEWAY WEST/INTL./TEO/AMF/NECF/CITYLINKS:
Furqan Ashraf
Sherice Douglas
Muhammad Imran
Greg MacDonald
E.S.S. S.C.L.P.P.:
Janet Kocur
Rana Siddiqui
E.S.S. GATEWAY EAST/WPDH:
Rajiv Joshi
Nikky Narewal
Sunny Philipose
E.S.S. WEST AREA WICKETS:
Celia Bellissimo
Nicky Jandu
Dave Khaper
E.S.S. WEST TRANSPORTATION:
Neil Bolen
Shaka Thomas
Only Members who are listed as Members in good standing shall be eligible to vote. The Elections committee asks that all Members confirm that you have already signed and submitted your Membership application, or immediately contact our Union Office in order to correct and update your Member status.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact our Toronto Local Elections committee by email:
[email protected] or call the Elections Committee at (416) 249-6502. More information about our election process to follow.
We would like to take this opportunity to wish all the candidates luck in this upcoming election. In Solidarity,
Neeka Morris – Chairperson, [email protected] 2026 CUPW Toronto Local Executive Elections Committee
January 28, 2026
