Sisters and Brothers,
May is Mental Health Awareness Month—an opportunity for us all to reflect on the effects COVID-19 has had on our mental health and well-being. Toronto Local is making this issue a priority and supporting the field on a number of fronts.
The provision of care has become significantly more challenging over the last two years. The pandemic has disproportionately impacted those living with a mental illness or an addictions issues.
One in five Canadians lives with mental health challenges. There are unfair, untrue and hurtful characterizations of people who are suffering from mental anguish. These are outcomes of modern society, traumas, stress, uncertainty, shaming and many other factors.
It seems like we’ve come not nearly far enough in reducing the stigma associated with mental health. In our modern society, people tend to discuss physical health problems openly, while hiding mental health issues.
It is important to know there is support and there is no shame in reaching out for it. CUPW has a network of social stewards who, in full confidentiality, assist with referring you to options for support.
If you are suffering, please reach out to:
-The social steward of the Toronto Local
-The Canadian Mental Health Association: https://cmha.ca
In Solidarity,
Qaiser Maroof
President
CUPW Toronto Local
26th April,2022.
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
RESULTS OF THE EXECUTIVE ELECTION(S)(2nd & FINAL ROUND)
Dear Sisters, Brothers, and Comrades,
2nd Round Elections commenced March 2, 2026 and concluded March 11, 2026 on or around 8:15 p.m. in compliance of Article 8 of Toronto Local By-Laws (Ver. April 15, 2025). Ballot counting occurred from March 11, 2026 @ 9:00 a.m. and completed March 11, 2026. In addition to the Election Committee and independent third party, the counting of the ballots was witnessed by eight (8) scrutineers. Results are as follows:
Second Round Summary
Valid ballots received: 2463
Total rejected ballots: 27
Total ballots cast: 2456 (Computer)
Total Second Round Polling Station Hours: 320
PRESIDENT:
Zach Avdelopoulos …….. 1283 Elected
Robby Jouhal …………….. 1148
3rd VICE-PRESIDENT:
Rob Guglielmelli ………. 1371 Elected
Donna Leeder …………. 983
E.S.S. GATEWAY WEST/INTL./TEO/AMF/NECF/CITYLINKS:
Sherice Douglas ………. 935
Greg MacDonald …….. 1367 Elected
E.S.S. GATEWAY EAST/WPDH:
Nikky Narewal …………. 1493 Elected
Sunny Philipose ……….. 693
Congratulations to those elected and thanks to all participants.
In Solidarity,
Abdi Hagi-Yusuf,
Secretary Treasurer, CUPW Toronto Local 626
March 11, 2026
