Executives and Stewards
Executive Members:
- President: Irene Manakis
Irene@cupe5596.ca - Vice President: Jim Rawski
Jimr@cupe5596.ca - Secretary Treasurer: Mary Ann Acuna
- Recording Secretary: Jennifer Hughes
- Lead Steward - CVH: Sandra Amaral
- Lead Steward - MH: Anne Pennell
- Lead Steward - QHC/WFH/Other: VACANT
Stewards (ALL SITES):
- Anne Pennell
- Theresa Ramnarine
- Claudia Pappalardo
- Abhay (James) Singh
- Tracy McLean
- Nashalwa Valentine
- Diaa Abdallah
- Rhonda Brown
- Frances Supsup
- Donna Barton-Blanchette
- Debbie-Ann Hall
- Kelley Dixon
- Alice Mersel
Committees
Negotiating Committee:
- Irene Manakis
- Gina Curry
- Pamela Mota
- Lisa Roshan
- Jim Rawski
- Lenny Emanuele
- Leidy Barrios
- Jennifer Hughes
- Maila Recomanta Calabrese
- Mary Ann Acuna
Mobilization Committee:
- (VACANT)
- Audrey Pineda
- Christina Raymond Lee
- Manpreet Kaur
- Charmaine Purville
- Mia Lio
- Kelley Dixon
- Ana Zason
- Kawalpreet Singh
Bylaws Committee:
- Irene Manakis
- James Rawski
- Jennifer Hughes
- Lisa M Roshan
- Maila Recommenta-Calabrese
- Janet Sumali
- Abhay (James) Duhan
- Mary Ann Acuna
- Ria Ramesar
- Michelle Latchman
- Mary Arabia
Equality statement
Union solidarity is based on the principle that union members are equal and deserve mutual respect at all levels. Any behaviour that creates conflict prevents us from working together to strengthen our union.
As unionists, mutual respect, cooperation and understanding are our goals. We should neither condone nor tolerate behaviour that undermines the dignity or self-esteem of any individual or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive environment.
Discriminatory speech or conduct which is racist, sexist, transphobic or homophobic hurts and thereby divides us. So too, does discrimination on the basis of ability, age, class, religion, language and ethnic origin.
Sometimes discrimination takes the form of harassment. Harassment means using real or perceived power to abuse, devalue or humiliate. Harassment should not be treated as a joke. The uneasiness and resentment that it creates are not feelings that help us grow as a union.
Discrimination and harassment focus on characteristics that make us different; and they reduce our capacity to work together on shared concerns such as decent wages, safe working conditions, and justice in the workplace, society and in our union.
CUPE’s policies and practices must reflect our commitment to equality. Members, staff and elected officers must be mindful that all persons deserve dignity, equality and respect.