Today marks day one of conciliation for CUPE Local 5596. Our team is officially at the table, fully committed to securing the fair contract that our membership deserves.
Standing United for a Fair Contract
Entering conciliation is a vital step in our negotiations. With the assistance of a third-party officer to help facilitate discussions with the Employer, we are pushing hard on the priorities that matter most to our local.
Meet the Committee
Our bargaining team is made up of your peers who know the day-to-day realities of our workplaces firsthand:
Irene Manakis (UCA, Local 5596 President)
Jim Rawski (UCA, Local 5596 Vice President)
Jennifer Hughes (Dept. Admin, Local 5596 Recording Secretary)
Mary Ann Acuna (CCA, Local 5596 Secretary Treasurer)
Maila Recommenta-Calabrese (Dept. Admin, Negotiations Committee)
Gina Currie (WMO Scheduling Clerk, Negotiations Committee)
Lisa Roshan (WMO Scheduling Clerk, Negotiations Committee)
Leidy Barrios (UCA, Negotiations Committee)
Lenny Emmanuele (Patient Representative, Negotiations Committee)
Pamela Mota (Dept. Admin, Negotiations Committee)
And our CUPE representatives who fight tirelessly to support our Local:
Charlotte Karli (CUPE National Service Representative)
Nancy MacBain (CUPE National Service Representative – First Collective Agreements)
Solidarity Wins Campaigns
A negotiating team is only as strong as the membership standing behind them. Every display of union visibility sends a clear message to the Employer that we are standing shoulder to shoulder.
Thank you for your continued support, your patience, and your unwavering dedication.
