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Results: Executive Committee Run-Off Elections

The Lead Steward Unit 1 and Vice-President Unit 2 positions proceeded to a runoff election as no candidate was able to secure >50% of the initial vote. According to CUPE 3903 bylaws, in order for someone to be elected they must receive a majority of the votes (50%+1). This election has now concluded, having ran from Thursday, June 20th – 5PM to Tuesday, June 25 – 5PM.

Please see the results below for your newest members of the CUPE 3903 executive committee!
Lead Steward Unit 1
  • Rebecca (Becky) Whiley: 100 (51.0%)
  • Vinnie Collins: 66 (33.7%)
  • Sofia Chaudhry Schlichting: 30 (15.3%)

VOTER SUMMARY
Total: 203
Abstain: 7 (3.4%)

Vice-President Unit 2
  • Joseph Tohill: 75 (52.1%)
  • Catherine Swenson: 69 (47.9%)

VOTER SUMMARY
Total: 147
Abstain: 3 (2.0%)

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UHIP Fund Update

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By-Elections: Communications Officer, Vice-President 2 & 3, Lead Steward 3 & 4, BT Rep Unit 3

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