MAY 19, 2026
12:00 NOON
UNION HALL
47 DENSLEY AVENUE,
TORONTO, ONTARIO.

In order to participate the September GMM,
-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 September 20/2021 (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 September GMM. The Agenda for the 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 facilitate under the Toronto Local By-Laws and the National Constitution. All participants must treat each other with respect during the meeting
- Your first and last name shall be shown as the display name on your device in order to enter the virtual meeting room.
-You give Toronto Local permission to use your email for the September /2021 GMM purposes
Attention: Chiefs and Shop Stewards
Please share and Post all the Union Literatures and notices when you receive on the Union boards as per the By-Laws.
In Solidarity,
Abdi Hagi Yusuf
Secretary-Treasurer, Toronto Local, CUPW
(416) 241-0189

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