2026 - 2029 Toronto Local Executive Candidates

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:

Zach Avdelopoulos …….. 568 Run-off

Robby Jouhal …………….. 723 Run-off

Mark Lubinski ……….. 417

Qaiser (Kaiser) Maroof .. 296

Stephen Myers …………… 115

Gerard van Deelen …….. 261

1^ST VICE- PRESIDENT:

Stacey Pritchard ………. 1,628 Elected

Amit Verma …………….. 532

2^ND VICE –PRESIDENT:

Reno Borg ………………… 1,228 Elected

Richard LeGendre …….. 890

3^rd VICE-PRESIDENT:

Rob Guglielmelli ………. 1,036 Run-off

Donna Leeder …………. 521 Run-off

Liz Parry ………………….. 373

Inderjit Sidhu ………….. 257

5^TH 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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GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING

JUNE 16, 2026 AT

7:00 P.M. IN PERSON

Sisters and Brothers,

On June 16, 2026, Toronto Local is scheduling the regular membership monthly meeting in person.

DISCLAIMER FOR THE MEETING:

It is important that we continue to respect the privacy of every member including, but not limited to all the activists, Shop Stewards and Union officers. By participating in the meeting, you agree to the following:

You must not record, share or post the meeting documents or any photos from this meeting without prior permission from Toronto Local

Toronto Local officer (Recording Secretary or any other officer or member that the Local assigned for this duty) will be the only authorized person to take the General Membership minutes for the Local records and usage. The General Membership meeting will facilitate under the Toronto Local By-Laws and the National Constitution. All participants must treat each other with respect during the meeting.

Attention: E.S.S. and Shop Stewards

Please share and post all the Union Literatures and notices that you receive on the Union boards, as per the By-Laws.

In Solidarity,

Abdi Hagi Yusuf,

Secretary-Treasurer,

CUPW Toronto Local

May 21, 2026.

GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING

MAY 19, 2026

12:00 NOON

UNION HALL

47 DENSLEY AVENUE,

TORONTO, ONTARIO.

RATIFICATION VOTE *AMENDED

Sisters and Brothers,

Listed below are the dates, times and places of where the ratification votes will take place. Please note that it is mandatory to listen to the short presentation before casting your vote.

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TUESDAY, APRIL 21, 2026 – (URBAN)

ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION

243 COXWELL AVENUE, TORONTO, ONTARIO.

* FIVE MEETINGS – 7:00 A.M. 1:00 P.M. 3:00 P.M. 4:30 P.M.

& 7:00 P.M.*

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FRIDAY, APRIL 24, 2026 - (URBAN)

HILTON GARDENS INN - (IN THE BALLROOM)

1870 MATHESON BLVD. MISSISSAUGA, ONTARIO.

SIX MEETINGS - 7:00 A.M. 11:30 A.M. 2:00 P.M.

4:00 P.M. 6:00 P.M. & 7:00 P.M.

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SATURDAY, APRIL 25, 2026 - (URBAN & RSMC)

UNION HALL

47 DENSLEY AVENUE, TORONTO, ONTARIO.

TWO MEETINGS

10:00 A.M. - (R.S.M.C.)

*12:00 NOON 2:00 P.M. (URBAN)*

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Trusting you will make effort possible to attend one of these meetings.

In Solidarity,

Abdi Hagi Yusuf,

Secretary-Treasurer,

CUPW Toronto Local.

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April 15, 2026

2026 - 2029 Toronto Local Executive Candidates

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GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING

JUNE 16, 2026 AT

7:00 P.M. IN PERSON

GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING

MAY 19, 2026

12:00 NOON

UNION HALL

47 DENSLEY AVENUE,

TORONTO, ONTARIO.

RATIFICATION VOTE *AMENDED

GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING

APRIL 18, 2026

9:00 A.M.

UNION HALL

47 DENSLEY AVENUE

TORONTO, ONTARIO