Sisters and Brothers,
We want to thank all the members who participated the June 15, 2021 General Membership Meeting. We had a very good meeting. Together we can achieve more for our members and we will.
Sisters and Brothers,
We want to thank all the members who participated the June 15, 2021 General Membership Meeting. We had a very good meeting. Together we can achieve more for our members and we will.
In order to participate the Toronto Local Virtual July 20, 2021 General Membership Meeting,
-You must be a member in Good Standing from Toronto Local
-You must register by sending email to [email protected] in advance. Please register before NOON July 19/2021 (Your registration must contain your Full Name and ID#)
After registering, you will receive all the documentations you need for this meeting and the link to join the meeting before the July 2021 GMM. The Agenda for the July GMM will be post at Union Boards as per the Local By-Laws.
The meeting is under the National C.U.P.W guidance and directions to hold General membership meeting by Virtual Platform to adhere the Public Health Guidelines.
DISCLAIMER FOR VIRTUAL MEETING
Toronto Local is using Virtual Platform to continue doing the Union work. It is important that we continue to respect the privacy of every member including but not limited all the activists, Shop Stewards and Union officers.
By participating in Virtual meeting, you agree the following,
- You must not save, record, share or post this meeting 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 to take the GMM minutes for the Local records and usage. The General Membership Meeting will be facilitated under the Toronto Local By-Laws and the National Constitution. All participants must treat each other with respect during the meeting
-You give Toronto Local permission to use your email for the July /2021 GMM purposes
In Solidarity,
Abdi Hagi Yusuf
Secretary-Treasurer, Toronto Local, CUPW
(416) 241-0189
June 23/2021

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
**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