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:   

 

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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OCTOBER 17, 2026

9:00 A.M.

UNION HALL

47 DENSLEY AVENUE

AGENDA

a)              Roll Call of Officers

b)             Acceptance of Members in Good Standing

c)              Reading and Adoption of Minutes                

d)             Reading of Correspondence                          

e)             Bills and Accounts         

f)               Reports of Officers and Committee

g)              Nominations and Elections

h)             Notice of Motion

i)               Unfinished Business

j)               New Business

k)             Adjournment 

In Solidarity,

Abdi Hagi Yusuf,

Secretary- Treasurer,

CUPW Toronto Local

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September 18, 2026

 

September 30TH , 2026

10 A.M.

47 DENSLEY AVE

UNION HALL

Sisters, Brothers, Comrades:

 

Please join the Local in celebrating truth and reconciliation for our Indigenous workers with a blessing and refreshments at the Local Union Hall on this important day.

The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is observed annually on September 30 to honour Survivors of residential schools, their families, and Indigenous communities. This day provides an opportunity to recognize the painful legacy of residential schools, reflect on the ongoing impacts of colonialism, and support meaningful reconciliation.  It matters because

We honour the children who never returned home from residential schools.

We Recognize the experiences and resilience of Survivors.

It encourages learning about Indigenous histories, cultures, and contributions.

It also promotes action toward reconciliation and respectful relationships

Ways for our members to participate

  • Wear orange to recognize Orange Shirt Day and support awareness of residential school experiences.
  • Attend local Indigenous-led events, ceremonies, or educational programs.
  • The Toronto Local CUPW holds a celebration every year at the Union Hall at 47 Densley Ave, North York
  • Come join in and hear the speakers and help celebrate this important day.        

In Solidarity, An Injury to One is an Injury to All

 

Jane Marsh                                                                                  Abdi Hagi Yusuf

4th VP                                                                                           Secretary Treasurer

CUPW Toronto Local       

September 14, 2026                   

SEPTEMBER 15, 2026

7:00 P.M.

UNION HALL – 47 DENSLEY AVE.

 

 

AGENDA

 

a)             Roll Call of Officers

b)            Acceptance of Members in Good Standing

c)             Reading and Adoption of Minutes                   

d)            Reading of Correspondence                               

e)             Bills and Accounts         

f)              Reports of Officers and Committees

g)             Nominations and elections – for the position of

Acting E.S.S. – W/A Clerks

h)            Notice of Motions

i)               Unfinished Business

j)              New Business

k)             Adjournment

 

In Solidarity,

 

Abdi Hagi Yusuf                                                                 

Secretary- Treasurer,                                                                                                     

CUPW Toronto Local

 

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August 19, 2026                      

 

                                          

 

LABOUR DAY PARADE

SEPTEMBER 7, 2026

9:30 A.M.

 

Sisters and Brothers:

The Toronto Local, along with other Labour Unions will be marching in the Toronto Labour Day Parade.     The Local assembly will be in section 8, which is both sides the East side (Blvd) on University Avenue, south from Dundas St. W. and halfway down to Armoury Street.

 

FOLLOWING ARE THE DETAILS:

 

LOCATION:                           SECTION 8 (PLEASE SEE MAP ON THE BACK)

                          

ARRIVAL:                     8:00 A.M.

 

MARCH:                      STARTS AT 9:30 SHARP

 

Come out with your family members to show your support and please remember to wear COMFORTABLE SHOES AND COMFORTABLE CLOTHING!!   Wristbands will be issued to marchers only.   The wristband is your admission to the C.N.E.    They are not to be given/traded to people who are not marching.  Please make sure you bring your identification (preferably your Union Card) or one showing you work at Canada Post.   T-Shirts  and wristbands will be handed out on first come first serve basis and must be marching in the parade.

 

In Solidarity,

Jane Marsh,

4th Vice-President,

CUPW Toronto Local                                                             (PLEASE TURN OVER)                                                                                                                                                     August 18, 2026                                                                                                                                                    

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