VOLUME 19 | Issue #2 Summer/Fall 2024

The publication for members of MoveUP, The Movement of United Professionals

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ALSO INSIDE

Lori Mayhew's Legacy

BC Votes This Fall
Ending Gender-Based Violence
MoveUP Candidates Guide
Annual Financial Report
CONTENTS In This Issue

3 PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
By Graeme Hutchison

4 TRANSLATIONS

6 25 YEARS OF DEDICATION:
REFLECTING ON LORI
MAYHEW’S LEGACY WITH
MOVEUP

9 ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT

2023

17 A LETTER TO MY FRIENDS AT
MOVEUP: ENDING GENDER-
BASED VIOLENCE STARTS
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WITH TRUST Passion For Road Safety

18 MOVEUP MEMBERS:
YOUR VOTE MATTERS!

20 THE ROAD TO A FULFILLING

CAREER: HOW KATHLEEN’S
PASSION FOR SAFETY
BECAME A DREAM JOB

22 EXCITING NEWS FOR OUR

UPCOMING GOLF
TOURNAMENT IN JULY

23 PUTTING WORKING
PEOPLE FIRST
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 President’s Message
MoveUP, the Movement of United Professionals, is Local 378 of the
Canadian Office and Professional Employees Union and affiliated with
the British Columbia Federation of Labour, and the Canadian Labour
Congress. We are also affiliated with UNI Global Union, IndustriALL,
and Public Services International through our national union.
Executive Board Members
President: Graeme Hutchison
Secretary-Treasurer: Lori Mayhew
Vice-Presidents: Rysa Kronebusch (Utilities), Christy Slusarenko
(Combined Units), Annette Toth (ICBC)
Utilities – BC Hydro Group: Anderson Charles, Calvin Jonas
ICBC: Jeffrey Bryant, Brenda Chu, Bryan Finstad, Brian Martens,
Dimitri Ossinsky
Utilities – Fortis Group: Norm Stickelmann
Combined Units: Safar Alikhani, Hani Dakkak, Erik G.,
Dawn Lentsch
Director, Operations
Tony Geluch
Communications, Campaigns & Research
Communications Director: Norman Gludovatz
Communications Officers: Daniel Fung, Sharan Pawa
Research Officer: Noah Berson
Arbitration Representative
Brian Nelson
Senior Union Representatives
Trevor Hansen, Cheryl Popeniuk
Union Representatives
Phillip Bargen, Nathan Beausoleil, Anny Chen, Andrew Cheverie,
Sara Colliss, Ward Edgar, Yudon Garie, Ronnie Ho, Ayesha Khan,
Mike Novak, Javed Saheb, Cathy Royle, Daniel Storms,
Alina Teymory, Richard Van Grol, Paul Voykin, April Young
Director, Executive Administration
Karen Caston
Administrative Assistant, Executive
Michelle Mihaichuk
Administrative & Office Staff
Administrative Work Leader: Jenell Schmale
Kory Berikoff, Heather Brommeland, Lisa Jeffery, Joti Khangara,
Kirstyn Mallory, Sonja Kreuzkamp-McGowan, Harj Parmar, Leila
Perez, Kathryn Prinz, Colleen Reddington, Violet Shorty, Kim Smith
Membership & Finance:
Director, Finance: Barbara Liang
Sarina Nannar, Pardeep Singh, Marilyn Vassell Elections matter. Voting means using your voice,
Job Evaluation Appeals Representative
Vivian Ho demonstrating what your values are, and affecting
Workers Compensation Appeals Representative
Barb Gibson positive change. This summer, our members will have a
Health & Welfare Trust Administrator
Yasmin Carroll chance to use their voice in our union’s executive board
Director, Human Resources and Organizational Development
Ram Atwal election. This fall, our members in BC will have a chance
Headquartered on stolen land on the traditional, ancestral territory of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm
(Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish), səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh)
and qiqéyt (Qayqayt) First Nations.
to use their voice in the provincial election. Whether
it’s our union’s election or the BC provincial election, I
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and clarity. Please contact MoveUP for permission to reprint about the issues, and make your voice heard by voting.
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Editors: Daniel Fung, Norman Gludovatz
Contributors: Joshua Berson, Al Bieksa, Katrina Chen, The Hon. Graeme Hutchison
David Eby, Lori Mayhew, Annette Toth, The Hon. Jennifer Whiteside
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 Mensaje del Presidente SPANISH

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President's
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 Translated
President's
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Graeme
Hutchison

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LORI'S
25 Years of Dedication:
LEGACY Reflecting on Lori Mayhew’s Legacy with MoveUP

2018

2018

2009

Lori poses with then-BC

Premier John Horgan in 2018.

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“It’s bittersweet. hen MoveUP’s triennial Convention takes place For the last 25 years there have been few people
later this year from September 12 to 14, it will who have been as devoted and dedicated to the health
But it’s happy."
mark the end of an era for our union. and well-being of our union as Lori Mayhew. It has been
It will mark the first time in two-and-a-half decades the primary focus of her everyday life for these last 25
that Lori Mayhew will not be part of our union’s years, especially after 2008 when the position changed
leadership group. from a part-time role to a full-time one.
Union elections always bring the possibility of It has been quite the journey for the small-town girl
turnover, but one thing that is already certain is our from Ontario with ambitions of becoming a lawyer or
union will be venturing forward with a new secretary- an accountant. She went from an aspiring activist who
treasurer after Lori signaled her intention in late 2023 took on a key role within our union while in the midst of
that she would not be running for re-election. growing her young family, to a seasoned leader in the
2007 Aside from the period from June 2022 to September labour movement with a massive amount of knowledge
2023, when she temporarily set aside her secretary- about our union.
treasurer duties to step into the role of president, Lori “In 1999, when I was elected, I think it took at least
has been the only secretary-treasurer our union has had a month to get the deer-in-the-headlights look out of
for the last quarter-century since first being elected to my eyes,” said Lori. “I was so surprised at having been
Photo, top right: the position in 1999. elected. It was a very steep learning curve when I came
From L to R: “It’s bittersweet,” admitted Lori, when asked about into that job.
David Black how she felt with her time winding down. “But it’s “I think that now I’m a lot more confident,
(then MoveUP happy. I keep thinking every time something happens, knowledgeable, and self-assured in the role than I was
President), ‘this is the last.’ And sometimes it makes me sad, but I at that point. I didn’t really know anything, and it took
Sussanne know that this is something I’ve chosen to do and I’m me a long time to learn it.”
Skidmore (then looking forward to the next chapter of my life.” With only a few months left in her term, we spoke to
BCFED Secretary- Lori’s departure from MoveUP will create a big void Lori about her reflections on her time with MoveUP and
Treasurer and that goes beyond just the job title and responsibilities. what the future holds for herself and our union.
now President), The position will be filled. The person? That’s an entirely
Laird Cronk (then different story.
BCFED President)
and Lori share
a moment at
MoveUP's 2018
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 LORI'S
LEGACY

me to places. People have seen that as an inspiration to "I am going to

LOCAL VOICE: What do you think you are going to them. I’ve always seen it as I’m only doing what I need miss people, in
miss most about the work? to do to make things work. So, I don’t know what my all walks of life.
LORI MAYHEW: I am going to miss people, in all legacy would be. I think that’s something to ask other The staff here
walks of life. The staff here at MoveUP, the members of people because I’ve never come into this with a ‘I must
MoveUP. The other labour leaders I’ve worked with over at MoveUP, the
leave a legacy’ mindset. To me, it’s always been about
the years. They all make the work worthwhile and fun members of
taking care of the money so that we can take care of
and I’m going to miss that the most. MoveUP."
the members.
– Lori Mayhew
LV: Coming into the job, what was the best piece of LV: Do you have a favourite memory from the last 25
advice that you received? years? Photo, below:
LM: Don’t **** with the money! (laughs) Coming into LM: One that really stands out for me involves that Lori and David
the position, the kindest, most self-less thing, was the baby (Grace) I was pregnant with. When she was five- (right) present
person I defeated, the incumbent secretary-treasurer, or six-months old, in 2000, (our union was) part of the Karen Rockwell
spent a day on a weekend with me going over the international (OPEIU) at that point. There was a Canadian (centre) with
finances and the reporting and talking about how things committee, and we had a Canadian Convention in May the Lifetime
worked. And that information was invaluable, and I so Membership at
or June of 2000 and Grace came with me.
appreciated his selflessness in doing that for me. And MoveUP's 2018
One of the other vice-presidents from Quebec Convention.
that stuck with me the whole time in my career. (Maurice), at that convention, presented us with a dozen Karen played
LV: Is there any advice that you wished you had received white roses and made this beautiful speech about how a big role in
before starting the role? Grace represented the future that we were all working recruiting Lori to
LM: That there was a very strong possibility I’d actually towards. I will never forget that, and Maurice will always run for secretary-
be elected! I wish I had learned a bit more about the have a place in my heart. May he rest in peace. That is treasurer
one thing that will always stand out for me in my work. back in 1999.
finances. I had only been on council for a number of
years before the election. But every time you get a step
closer to a job, you learn more and more about it. So, 2018
as a steward, you don’t know much about council. As
a councillor, you don’t know much about what the
secretary-treasurer does. And, as I learned later, as a
secretary-treasurer you don’t know a lot about what the
president does.
So, I wish I learned a bit more about the role first, but it
was very much a learn-as-you-go. I grew into the role,
and I changed the role to suit me as well.
LV: What advice are you going to give to the incoming
secretary-treasurer about what the job is like?
LM: As always, don’t **** with the money! The money
is immensely important to allow us to do our work, to 2023
help members to advance progressive issues in society
in general. Collaboration with your fellow table officers
is very important. Keeping the members engaged with
the union as a whole and keeping the council informed
and engaged, that’s all very important.
LV: When people look back at your time with MoveUP,
what do you think they will say Lori’s legacy is?
LM: I honestly don’t know. I’ve had people tell me that
I’ve been an inspiration to them. I was elected on May
1, 1999 and, a couple of weeks later before the first
council meeting, I found out I was pregnant with my 2011
third child and stayed on through that pregnancy and
even came in during my maternity leave.
When I came back to work, because back then it was
only six-month maternity leave, my baby came with

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LORI'S
25 Years of Dedication:
LEGACY Reflecting on Lori Mayhew’s Legacy with MoveUP (cont.)
LV: You spent an extended period of time as MoveUP
President. What did you discover about our union in
that role that you didn’t realize as secretary-treasurer?
LM: It’s seeing a little more of how the sausage is made
if you will. It’s seeing the bargaining proposals for each
and every round of bargaining before they go to the
table. It’s seeing the tentative agreements before they
go out to the members to vote on. It’s being seen as the
equal to all the CEOs and having those peer-to-peer
conversations with them.
There’s a lot of pull on the president’s time with many
different things, both with the membership and internally
in the union office. While you know that, once you start
to experience it, it’s a much deeper understanding of
the demands on the president. Frankly, even doing it for
a year, I was in awe of (Past President) David Black for
having done it for 10 years. All that constant demand.
LV: We would be remiss not to talk about how the
issue of respect and equal treatment is for a woman
in a leadership role. How do you feel you have helped
advance equity, especially for women, in our union over
the last 25 years?
LM: I think we’ve made progress, as a union, on
women’s issues, which is strange to say since we are
a 60 percent female dominated union. But in 2005-
06 when we were debating the pay for the secretary-
treasurer in anticipation of making it a full-time paid
2023 officer, there were men around the board table who
couldn’t separate me from the role and commented
that ‘that’s a lot of money for a woman to make.’
We’ve moved past that level of sexism in our union, but
there’s still an underlying current of some of that, and
there are still people who have problems with a woman
in a position of authority. I don’t find that as much in
the secretary-treasurer role, and I think that’s because
it seems to be generally accepted as more suitable for
a woman to do.
2007 As president, I didn’t feel any of that resistance from our
employers. They were more accepting that this is who
the members have put into place as president and so we
need to deal with that person. Any resistance has been
more internal to the union.
LV: Where would you like to see MoveUP go in the
future, especially on the issue of equity in leadership?
LM: I’d like to see our top leadership level be more
reflective of our membership, not just on a gender
basis but all on bases, because we’re not at this point. I
think that’s something we need to strive for at the table
officer level and at the board level. I think we’re better at
council, but definitely board and table officers need to
have some improvement there and that’s really what I
would like to see reflected in the next election but when
it’s a membership-wide vote, it does make it a little bit
tricky to ensure.
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LV: As secretary-treasurer, because you’re dealing with
money which matters to everyone, it’s a very stressful
situation to be in. Do you have any self-care advice
for the next person to step into this very high-stress
position?
LM: There’s a couple of things I do. I have two cell
phones – one is for work, one is for personal. When I go
away on vacation, the work phone stays at home and
very few people have my personal contact information.
It allows me to focus on my vacation and my husband
and family that I’m with.
That’s part of the bigger picture of setting boundaries.
Know when to say no to things because you can’t do
everything. I think if you set the expectation that you’re
going to do everything, people are just going to ask you
to do more. So, boundaries are very important to set
from the get-go.
LV: Of the opportunities that became available to you
because of your work with our union, what stands out?
LM: My work in the pension world has been an
unexpected source of joy for me. Some people, when
you talk about pensions, their eyes start to glaze over,
and they lose interest. But from the time I was appointed
to be a trustee on the ICBC pension plan, I was hooked.
This is the future of our workers. It’s how they’re going to
live in dignity after they stop working. To me, that’s very
important work. My work and involvement in the pension
world have brought me a myriad of opportunities that
I’ve been so grateful for – the education, the travel,
to the point where I can chair committees of pension
boards and I can understand these things.
It’s also helped in the secretary-treasurer role,
learning a lot more about investments and investment
management. That’s the one thing I’ve always been
really grateful for.
LV: And finally, what message do you want to leave
behind to all the members that you’ve helped serve and
supported in your role over these last 25 years?
LM: Thank you. Thank you for the opportunity. Thank
you for the support. Thanks for the love, because I felt it
every now and then. I’m just so grateful for having had
this opportunity to serve for so long as the secretary-
treasurer of this union.
"Thank you. Thank you for the opportunity... I’m just
so grateful for having had this opportunity to serve
for so long as the secretary-treasurer of this union."
– Lori Mayhew
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 Annual Financial Report INSERT

Annual
Financial
Report
Audited Financials for
Jan. 1 to Dec. 31, 2023
20 23

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 Message from your Secretary-Treasurer
T
his issue of the Local Voice presents MoveUP’s
annual audited financial report for 2023 and
provides you with an account of how your dues
are working for you, our members. On a personal note,
after a quarter-century proudly serving as your secretary-
treasurer – aside from a brief hiatus when I temporarily
assumed the role of president in 2022 – this will mark my
final report to you. It has been my pleasure and honour
to have been your secretary-treasurer since 1999, to
safeguard our union’s finances, and to make sure we
spend and manage our funds responsibly so our union
remains stable, strong, and responsive to the ever-
changing needs of our membership.
2023 was an incredibly busy year for our union with
public sector bargaining taking up a large part of our time
and attention. From May through July, our members
at Capilano University found themselves on the picket
line fighting for equitable language in their collective
agreement. We were very proud of our members who
stood up for what they believed in and, ultimately,
reached a deal that was fair for both parties.
Outside of our public sector units, we also
successfully ratified nearly 40 new collective agreements
for our members during the 2023 calendar year. It’s safe
to say our union representatives accomplished a lot over
that period and I want to express my gratitude to them,
and to all our bargaining committees at the various
workplaces as well for their hard work.
We also welcomed several new members to our
union in 2023, including workers from CCEC Credit
Union when they merged with Community Savings Credit
INSERT Annual Financial Report 2023
Union, workers at The Reach Gallery Museum, and the
surveillance workers at Starlight Casino New Westminster.
As part of our union’s ongoing efforts to improve
equity, diversity, and inclusion in our workplaces, we
were very proud to expand our delegation attending
the triennial Canadian Labour Congress Convention
in Montreal ensuring we had equity representation
among our chosen delegates. The knowledge our
members gain by attending events such as conventions
or seminars yields great returns when they go back to
their workplaces and use their newly gained insight and
enthusiasm to advocate for the things that are important
for our members.
Investing in people – our members – is the best
thing we do, and I have no doubt our union will continue
to make these investments as I pass the baton onto our
next secretary-treasurer, whoever that may be.
Our office building remains a good investment for us
as commercial real estate in Metro Vancouver continues
to appreciate. In addition to serving as a base for our
staff, we are also able to host arbitrations and bargaining
to keep our costs down.
For the last time, my thanks go out to our Audit
Committee for their work on behalf of our members, and
to Barbara Liang, our Director, Finance, and her team in
our Membership and Finance Department for all they do
for our union and our members.
Lori Mayhew
Secretary-Treasurer
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 MoveUP Defence Fund 2013-2023

$24,000,000

$22,000,000

$20,000,000

$18,000,000
Balance in fund

$16,000,000

$14,000,000

$12,000,000

$10,000,000

$8,000,000

$6,000,000
2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023

Year

T
he defence fund is often the most interesting one
for MoveUP members. This is the fund that protects
you if you ever have to take job action to secure
and protect your rights, wages, and benefits. Our defence
fund has been steadily increasing almost ever year after
year since hitting a low in 2018. In 2022, we saw a slight
dip as a result of poor stock market performance, but
we bounced back in 2023 to once again surpass the $20
million mark. Having a healthy fund available to us was
important as we needed to access it to support members
engaged in job action, most notably our members at
Capilano University during their strike which lasted
approximately three months.
Our goal is to always ensure that our defence fund
remains stable and strong so that when you need it
the most it will be available. This is extremely vital
because having a strong defence fund signals our
obligation to stand strong with our members during
strikes and lockouts.
As more employers try to play hardball at the
bargaining table and, in some cases, even refuse to
come to the table, job action becomes our last resort
to force employers into recognizing that our members
will stand together and recognize that they deserve a fair
deal that reflects today’s societal challenges.

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 MoveUP General Fund 2013-2023

$7,000,000

$6,000,000

$5,000,000

$4,000,000
General fund

$3,000,000

$2,000,000

$1,000,000

$0
2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023

Year

T
he day-to-day operations of MoveUP are largely
funded by our union’s general fund. As a result,
it has a higher demand than the defence fund.
In the mid-2000s, our general fund began to decline
over time for a variety of reasons, not the least of which
was our inability to pay for big ticket legal expenses like
arbitrations from the defence fund. Since moving those
costs to the defence fund, the general fund has been
stabilizing and recovering.
The general fund contains several reserves into
which funds are allocated. Those reserves can only be
used for their intended purposes. The reserves include
the Member Protection Reserve which is used to protect
members’ jobs. The other reserves are the BC Federation
of Labour Strategic Plan Reserve, the COPE Convention
Reserve, and the Carbon Offset Reserve.
Our general fund sits at its highest level in well over a
decade ending 2023 at over $6.5 million.

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 Financial Statements

MoveUP
Consolidated Statement
of Financial Position 2023 The next pages include financial
ASSETS 2023 2022 statements for:
Current assets •C
 onsolidated Statement of
Cash & short term deposits $ 2,788,089 $ 1,308,478 Financial Position 2023
Temporary investments 20,850,142 20,477,969 • Defence Fund Statement of
Accounts receivable 658,536 649,417 Financial Position 2023
Prepaid expenses 200,780 158,188 • General Fund Statement of
$ 24,497,547 $ 22,594,052 Financial Position 2023
Property & equipment 13,462,111 13,880,404 • Office Employees’ Building Ltd.
Interfund balances 0 0 Statement of Financial Position 2023
TOTAL ASSETS $ 37,959,658 $ 36,474,456

LIABILITIES
MoveUP
Current liabilities
Defence Fund Statement
Accounts payable & accrued $ 1,722,290 $ 2,062,935
liabilities
of Financial Position 2023
Current portion of 285,251 272,038 ASSETS 2023 2022
mortgage payable
Current assets
Current capital lease 33,306 32,754
Cash & short term deposits $ 780,754 $ 17,651
obligations
Temporary investments 19,388,515 19,141,492
Capital lease obligations 89,198 124,887
Accounts receivable 192 192
Long-term debt 0 0
Current portion of 6,510 (6,625)
$ $2,130,045 $ 2,492,614
interfund balances
Mortgage payable 8,663,976 8,949,366
TOTAL ASSETS $ 20,175,971 $ 19,152,710
Interfund balances 0 0
TOTAL LIABILITIES $ 10,794,021 $ 11,441,980
LIABILITIES
Current liabilities
NET ASSETS
Accounts payable & $ 21,110 $ 64,533
Unrestricted $ 2,288,911 $ 1,028,715
accrued liabilities
Internally restricted 164,700 248,270
Long-term debt 0 0
reserves
TOTAL LIABILITIES $ 21,110 $ 64,533
Restricted for the 20,154,861 19,088,177
defence fund
Investment in property 4,512,883 4,649,878 NET ASSETS
& equipment Restricted for the 20,154,861 19,088,177
Restricted for the education 44,282 17,436 defence fund
& training fund TOTAL LIABILITIES & $ 20,154,861 $ 19,152,710
$ 27,165,637 $ 25,032,476 NET ASSETS
TOTAL LIABILITIES & $ 37,959,658 $ 36,474,456
NET ASSETS

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 Financial Statements

MoveUP MoveUP
General Fund Statement Office Employees’ Building Ltd. Statement
of Financial Position 2023 of Financial Position 2023

ASSETS 2023 2022 ASSETS 2023 2022

Current assets Current assets
Cash & short term $ 1,130,109 $ 255,479 Cash & short term $ 832,944 $ 1,014,841
deposits deposits
Temporary investments 1,461,627 1,324,546 Accounts receivable 0 0
Accounts receivable 658,344 649,225 Prepaid expenses 40,543 22,709
Prepaid expenses 160,237 135,479 $ 873,487 $ 1,037,550
Current portion of 4,814,704 4,427,685 Property & equipment 13,462,110 13,880,404
interfund balances TOTAL ASSETS $ 14,335,597 $ 14,917,954
$ 8,225,021 $ 6,792,414
Interfund balances 0 0
LIABILITIES
TOTAL ASSETS $ 8,225,021 $ 6,792,414
Current liabilities
Accounts payable & $ 50,947 $ 56,084
LIABILITIES accrued liabilities
Current liabilities Advances from MoveUP 4,821,214 4,406,060
Accounts payable & 1,650,234 1,942,316 Current portion of 285,251 272,038
accrued liabilities mortgage payable
TOTAL LIABILITIES $ 1,650,234 $ 1,942,316 Current portion capital 33,306 32,754
lease obligations
$ $5,190,718 $ 4,766,940
NET ASSETS
Mortgage payable 8,663,976 8,949,366
Unrestricted $ 6,410,087 $ 4,601,828
Loan payable 0 0
Internally restricted 164,700 248,270
reserves Capital lease obligations 89,198 124,887

$ 6,574,787 $ 4,850,098 TOTAL LIABILITIES $ 13,943,892 $ 13,841,193

TOTAL LIABILITIES & $ 8,225,021 $ 6,792,414 NET ASSETS

NET ASSETS Capital stock $ 5 $ 5
Deficit 391,700 1,076,756
$ 391,705 $ 1,076,761
TOTAL LIABILITIES & $ 14,335,597 $ 14,917,954
NET ASSETS

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 Operating Expenses

MoveUP
General Fund
Operating Expenses 2023

MEMBERSHIP SERVICES 2023

Collective agreement management 2,299,718
Legal & grievances 175,549
Bargaining & strike 505,584
Member education 667,443
Member maintenance 330,123
$ 3,978,417 Union Government

COMMUNICATIONS $ 276,542

Administration Membership
ORGANIZING $ 231,002 Services

ADMINISTRATION

Staff holidays & leaves 1,473,314

Office administration support 940,738 12%
Services & supplies 155,451
Staff benefits
Office furniture & equipment leases
1,346,840
375,465
33%
Office rent & occupancy costs 1,380,000
Finance department salaries 269,140
Audit fees 49,107 51%
Staff education 81,211
$ 6,071,266

UNION GOVERNMENT

Disbursements from reserves

Executive council
83,570
188,003
2%
Conventions 262,710 Organizing
Executive board 75,463
Table officer salaries 344,668 2%
Member meetings 161,042 Communications
Committees 207,680
Honoraria 29,481
Donations 94,029
Elections 6,347
$ 1,452,993
TOTAL $ 12,010,220

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 Meet the Finance Team

Lori Mayhew
Secretary-Treasurer
The Secretary-Treasurer is the Chief Financial Officer for the union.

Lori Mayhew
Secretary-Treasurer

Barbara Liang, CPA, CGA

Director, Finance
The Director, Finance position was created in 2005
and is held by a Certified Professional Accountant.

Barbara Liang
Director, Finance

Membership and
Finance Department
MoveUP staff assist the Secretary-Treasurer
and Director, Finance in the day-to-day
financial operations, including accounts
payable and receivable and data management.

Pardeep Singh Sarina Nannar Marilyn Vassell

Accounting Analyst AP/Payroll Membership

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 ENDING
A Letter To My Friends At MoveUP: GENDER-
BASED
Ending Gender-Based Violence Starts With Trust VIOLENCE
BY KATRINA CHEN, MLA BURNABY-LOUGHEED

Dear sisters, brothers, and friends of MoveUP:

Thank you for taking the time to read this. By welcoming and creating this space
for a survivor like me to share my thoughts and experiences on gender-based
violence, please know you are already making a difference.

A
s someone who has publicly shared my trauma
resulting from gender-based violence, I’ve
noticed that this is a topic that many people feel
uncomfortable with.
But how can healing begin if we don’t first
acknowledge the wound?
Like many survivors, I felt ashamed about my
experiences for years. I worried about being judged. I
worried if people would trust me.
Why do many victims and survivors of gender-
based violence worry about not being trusted?
You may have heard comments directed towards
survivors like these:
“There are always two sides to a story,”
“What did she do?”
“Just let go,” or
“What was she wearing?”
These comments are unfortunately all too common
for survivors. But why do people judge survivors? Why
do people unfairly believe that survivors are somewhat
responsible for the crimes committed against them? Or
is it our society that has habitually swept this topic under
the rug, lacking the much-needed public awareness,
education, and open discussion it deserves?
Many survivors have experienced prejudice and
stigma against them that are often re-traumatizing.
Victim-blaming prevents survivors from telling their
story, seeking justice, or healing.
Our court system also requires reform. Did you know
that only 21% of reported sexual assault cases in Canada
result in a trial while only 11.5% end in a conviction, and
a mere 6.5% lead to the perpetrator being sentenced to
jail time?
A support worker once told me about how the
court is often referred to as the ‘defender’s court.’
Victims often experience re-traumatization throughout
the court process. What you may have seen in movies is
indeed real and unfortunately discourages victims from
seeking the justice they deserve.
So, let’s take a moment to
imagine the feeling of not being
able to protect yourself from harm.
Imagine feeling trapped against your
wishes. Imagine living in fear.
For someone who has never
experienced such trauma, it may be
difficult to comprehend that such
horrors exist. Yet, the reality is stark:
35% of women worldwide have
experienced physical and/or sexual
violence in some form.
After remaining silent about a childhood trauma
for most of my life, I finally chose to speak out when I
was touched by gender-based violence again in recent
Katrina Chen will
years. I decided to advocate for better changes, and I
believe the first step we must take is to have everyone - not be seeking
starting from you and me - trust survivors. another term
Trust is critical. Trust can create room for more as an MLA and
survivors to tell their stories. Trust can bring us together will, instead,
to advocate for better changes from court reform to
focus on her
government priorities. Trust can raise more awareness
and prevent more women and girls from being touched advocacy work.
by violence. Trust can help us heal.
Thank you - for being an ally in raising awareness
about gender-based violence. Let us open these
wounds and take concrete actions to combat this
most persistent and pervasive human rights violation
throughout history.
If you or someone you know is affected
by violence, call 911 in an emergency or
scan the QR code to see a list of resources
available on the Government of BC website.
https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/gender-equity/resources#safety

Katrina Chen was first elected as the MLA for Burnaby-Lougheed in 2017 and re-elected in 2020. She previously served as the Minister
of State for Child Care. Prior to becoming an elected MLA, she was a trustee on the Burnaby Board of Education. Katrina has announced
she will not seek another term as MLA and will continue her advocacy work in many areas to support working people and their families,
including supporting survivors of gender-based violence, and she has a children’s book on the topic of family violence in the works.

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YOUR
VOTE
MATTERS MoveUP Members: Your Vote Matters!
I
The Hon. Jennifer n just a few short months, British Columbians will be
Whiteside is heading to the polls to vote for their next provincial
currently the
government. While I know this will be a line that you
will hear repeated over the next few months, this is one
MLA for New
of the most important elections we will face.
Westminster and We need your help to make sure we continue to
the Minister of work together to make life better and more affordable
Mental Health and for people like you – working people and their families.
Addictions. She In 2020, I had the honour of being elected as the
MLA for New Westminster and joining our BC NDP
previously served
government. Before that, my background was very
as the Minister similar to that of MoveUP members. I was a union
of Education and member, and I was the chief spokesperson and lead
Child Care. negotiator for the Hospital Employees’ Union.
I have had ample experience on both sides of the
She will be
coin – as a labour activist dealing with government and
now being part of government. But I remember 2001
running in the
and the devastating cuts the BC Liberal government
newly-created imposed on people and our communities.
riding of New For people providing healthcare services, dealing
Westminster- with a BC Liberal government was much different
Coquitlam in the than dealing with a BC NDP government. The BC
Liberal government tore up our members’ contracts,
Fall 2024 election.
contracted out their work to multinational corporations,
fired 10,000 mostly women healthcare support workers,
and cut funding to health care. British Columbians were
deprived of access to the services they needed, and
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BY JENNIFER WHITESIDE, MLA NEW WESTMINSTER
workers were under perpetual attack. It was only when
our BC NDP government was elected that we brought
those hard-working healthcare workers back into the
public sector and gave them the respect they deserve.
The focus of our government has always been
making life better and more affordable for British
Columbians. Some of our achievements since forming
government include drastically reducing car insurance
rates to among the lowest in Canada, holding down
rate increases on electricity, securing public transit
funding to keep costs low for riders, creating and
expanding $10-a-day childcare spaces, eliminating
costly bridge tolls, and providing free contraception.
We’ve also made significant investments in expanding
access to health care by building new hospitals and
seniors care facilities, hiring more doctors and health
care workers, expanding diagnostic imaging, and
making the flu shot free.
We know there is still a lot more to do to make
British Columbia affordable for everybody, especially
on the housing front. We introduced the speculation
and vacancy tax and new rules for short-term rentals
to ensure that housing supply is there for people to be
able to live in. We’ve also introduced new legislation to
rapidly increase the supply of available housing, adding
to the 77,000 homes that have been delivered or are
underway since 2017.
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 YOUR
VOTE
MATTERS

MoveUP members, especially those who were It’s because of the passionate
working between the years of 2001 to 2017, will advocacy of your leaders in the labour
undoubtedly remember the many ways the BC Liberal movement, including MoveUP, that these important We need
government of the day put their work in jeopardy and, in advances for workers have been possible.
doing so, put their livelihoods and those of their family We can’t stop here, and we won’t stop here. But we
your help to
in jeopardy as well. need your help to make more advances possible. We make sure we
The BC Liberals brand may be dead, but their track need your help to continue to push for more $10-a-day
record and their harmful agenda lives on in the BC childcare spaces, for more affordable housing spaces continue to
United Party and is taken to an even further extreme by so young workers can live in the communities they
work together
the BC Conservative Party. work in, and to support families and young people
Members who worked at ICBC will remember the who are being negatively impacted by the spread of to make life
BC Liberals’ attempt to run the corporation into the misinformation about what SOGI (sexual orientation
ground, driving up costs and prices and even siphoning and gender identity) education is so that our schools better and more
funds out of ICBC — all to privatize it. are safe and inclusive places for all students. affordable for
Members who worked at BC Hydro will recall When you use your voice to help support as many
how the BC Liberals locked BC Hydro into long-term progressive candidates as possible to get elected, people like
contracts to buy additional power from independent you make it possible for us to pursue even greater
power producers at higher-than-market rates again to achievements to help working people and their families. you – working
drive their privatization agenda. Some of you may have This October, make your plan to vote. If you have people and their
even been affected when the BC Liberals directed BC the ability and the time, consider helping to support
Hydro to outsource several of your jobs to Accenture your riding’s BC NDP candidate as well or donating to families.
with the promise of lowering costs, when just the support us.
opposite happened. The only thing that was lowered was, Keep up the amazing work. We see you. We hear
unfortunately, wages for workers and job satisfaction. you. We have your back. We appreciate you, and we
There are many more examples of the negative can’t wait to do more good things with you.
impacts of the BC Liberals, but I want to focus on the
positives of what our government has been able to do
for people.
The changes we made at ICBC, for instance, have "The focus of our government
not only helped bring auto insurance rates down but has always been making life better and
have stabilized the corporation.
Our work to combat the urgent climate crisis, while more affordable for British Columbians."
still ensuring people have access to reliable and affordable JENNIFER WHITESIDE
energy for their homes, means we are undergoing a
massive increase in electrification. This will also mean more
jobs at BC Hydro, which will only continue to increase over
the next 10 years.
On the overall labour front, our government has
introduced important legislation that has had meaningful
impacts on everyday working people. We have introduced
five paid days of sick leave, anti-scab legislation, card
check so that workers can join unions more easily, as well
as paid leave for survivors of domestic or sexual violence.
In our most recent round of public sector
bargaining, and thanks to the relentless effort of the
labour movement, we negotiated wages for our diligent
public sector employees – including ICBC and BC
Hydro – that tied increases with the rising cost of living.
That was essential because we know how much global
inflation and the cost of living has affected everybody.
Our government hasn’t done this work alone.

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 PASSION
FOR
The Road to a Fulfilling Career: How Kathleen’s
SAFETY Passion For Safety Became a Dream Job
Photo: Kathleen (left) poses for
a photo with Port Moody Police
Constable Sam Zacharias.
A
s a public auto insurance company, ICBC is
committed to public safety on all our roads across
the province of British Columbia. That’s why each
year, thousands of dollars are reinvested by ICBC directly
into our communities to fund road safety initiatives.
Road safety isn’t just a marketing campaign or
an item on a checklist. You can tell when you talk to
ICBC’s employees – our MoveUP members – just how
passionate they are about the issue of road safety.
Kathleen Nadalin is a MoveUP member who lives
and breathes road safety every single day. She is one of
MARCH is 16 Road safety and Community Coordinators employed
one of the by ICBC across the province.
two months a If you regularly drive a vehicle in BC, you will be
year ICBC, in familiar with Kathleen’s work even if you might not
conjunction know that she, along with the other Road Safety and
with local law Community Coordinators, plays a big role in making
enforcement, it happen.
conducts its “A lot of my days involve planning and coordinating
distracted these events,” explained Kathleen on a rainy afternoon
driving in Coquitlam back in early March. “What you see
campaign. The today, those meetings took place a month ago when
other is during I brought everyone [law enforcement and community
SEPTEMBER volunteers] together.”
when schools March is one of the two months a year ICBC, in
begin to reopen, conjunction with local law enforcement, conducts
and people are its distracted driving campaign. The other is during
coming off September when schools begin to reopen, and people
their summer are coming off their summer holidays.
holidays. The other campaigns where ICBC partners with local
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law enforcement are the High Risk Driving campaign in
May, and the CounterAttack campaign which occurs
twice a year. The latter campaign involves looking out
for drivers who are drug or alcohol impaired.
During these campaigns, it’s Kathleen’s job to make
sure all the parties – ICBC, community volunteers, and
law enforcement personnel – know the schedule and
what their responsibilities are and where to go.
“I think the most rewarding part of our work is the
connections that you make,” said Kathleen. “We’re
working with likeminded people who want to make a
difference in the community. I’m pretty lucky to have
this career because you get to work with people who
really care about the community.”
Kathleen is not the only one who feels fortunate to
have strong partners. The feeling is clearly mutual.
“We’re so lucky to get to work with her. She’s
awesome,” said Constable Sam Zacharias, Media
Relations Officer for the Port Moody Police Department,
referring to Kathleen. “The partnership we have with her
is invaluable. We’re able to work so closely throughout
the year on all these different road safety initiatives and
campaigns and we see the benefits on our roadways.”
If this sounds like the perfect work scenario for
Kathleen, that’s because it is. In fact, even before she
started working at ICBC, she had already discovered her
affinity for road safety.
“When I first applied at ICBC, I knew about road safety
initiatives because I saw a road safety speaker speaking
in some of our high schools,” recalled Kathleen, who
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first joined ICBC as a customer service representative
in 1998 before moving to the Road Safety department
in 2000. “I was so inspired by that and wanted to apply
at ICBC because I love that they’re doing road safety.”
In fact, Kathleen was so passionate about road
safety that, before joining ICBC, she was a community
safety volunteer with the Burnaby RCMP, the same
volunteer group she now coordinates with to plan
roadside campaigns.
She also currently volunteers with Operation Red
Nose, an ICBC-endorsed program that provides free
rides to drivers and their passengers who feel unfit to
drive for any reason – no questions asked – during the
holiday season.
“It was interesting the conversations with people
who couldn’t believe that [ICBC] employees were doing
the volunteer work,” recalled Kathleen referring to their
participation with Operation Red Nose last winter. “They
just thought it was amazing.”
Kathleen has an incredible passion for her job. One
of the initiatives she also has a hand in relates to the
community coordinator part of her job. Those include
workshops that train other trainers on how to install
car seats for children. Also, programs specifically
designed to support newcomers to Canada and BC
on how to navigate the ICBC driver licensing and
insurance system.
When Kathleen is out specifically dealing with the
road safety aspect of her job, she fully recognizes that
she’s representative of all aspects of ICBC. She’s always
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PASSION
FOR
SAFETY
ready with a smile on her face to interact with people in Photo, left: Kathleen
the community whenever they have a question about (centre, in blue)
something related to their public auto insurer. is joined by
“All of us, as road safety coordinators, take the time
community safety
to learn as much as we can about ICBC,” said Kathleen.
“We’re prepared to answer people’s questions about volunteers and
Enhanced Care. We’re prepared to answer questions members of the Port
about driver licensing. We also have a lot of training Moody Police.
around other aspects of ICBC as well.”
She further adds, “for the most part, people are happy
we’re there. They are glad that we’re doing road safety.
They’re happy that we’re able to answer their questions.”
It is MoveUP members like Kathleen who are putting
a friendly face for ICBC, helping the public recognize
the value it brings to our community not just in road
safety but in many other areas as well.
“For me, there’s a sense of pride knowing ICBC is
recognized in the community as a road safety partner,”
said Kathleen. “We sit at these tables with the people
making decisions, offering opportunities for people, and
supporting people so that more road safety initiatives
happen in our community. As an employee, I’m proud
of that.”
So, is there anything Kathleen asks for in return for
her dedication and commitment to the people of BC,
both in her day job and in her volunteer work?
“What I would hope is that people know and
understand that it takes all of us to make safer roads,
not just police, not just me, not just the volunteers,” she
said. “It’s all of us, and all the time.”
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Visit MoveUPTogether.ca/golf to learn more about the tournament.
I
Photo, above n just over a month MoveUP, alongside the United
left: Enthusiastic Steelworkers Local 2009 (USW 2009), will proudly
golfers getting host our eighth annual Bob Derby Memorial Golf
ready for the Tournament on July 26, 2024.
start of the 2023
Our tournament is reaching even greater heights
and that would have undoubtedly made the late Bob
tournament.
Derby, former MoveUP Vice-President and dear friend
Photo, above
of ours and many others, extremely proud.
In 2023, our tournament raised nearly $70,000 in
right: MoveUP
support of The Union Protein Project, setting a single-
member Bebe
tournament record for most funds raised since our
(front, right) union began hosting these events in 2015 after Bob’s
from BC Hydro tragic passing.
was among our Our tournament has become even bigger since
golfers at the 2023 2019 when the USW 2009 came on board to be a
tournament. co-presenter of the event. USW 2009 represents the
amazing staff who work at MoveUP.
As our tournament has grown, so have our
ambitions. After our highly successful event last year,
our tournament committee took time in the fall and
winter to discuss how our tournament can make an
even bigger impact and help even more people.
One of the issues that both MoveUP and the USW
2009 hears about from our respective members is
the need for mental health support. As such, we
decided to explore what we can do to help raise
awareness and funds for this very important cause.
About The Courtnall Society for Mental Health
Based in Victoria, British Columbia, The Courtnall Society for Mental
Health was established in 2021 by brothers Geoff, Russ, and Bruce
Courtnall. In addition to working to promote the understanding of
mental health through awareness, education, and resources, the
Society is dedicated to raising funds year-round in order to provide
grants to support community-centric mental health organizations
across Canada.
Learn more at courtnallsociety.org.
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It’s a cause that means a lot to our members. At the
same time, we wanted to continue our support of The
Union Protein Project.
We recognize that there are many factors that
can affect someone’s mental well-being, and food
insecurity is on that list. This year, in addition to
continuing The Union Protein Project, we are thrilled to
have The Courtnall Society for Mental Health as another
charitable benefactor of our event.
Our 2024 golf tournament will sell out extremely fast,
but even if you can’t secure a spot in our tournament
there are other ways that you can support these incredible
causes. One of the ways is to encourage local businesses
you know to support our event through sponsorship.
Sponsorship opportunities are still open even up
to a couple of weeks before our tournament. If you
know of a company or organization that would be
interested in helping support two incredible causes,
The Union Protein Project and The Courtnall Society
for Mental Health, please encourage them to visit
MoveUPTogether.ca/golf and download a copy of the
Sponsorship Package.
We are also looking for donations for our
popular raffle prize draw. If you have something
you would like to donate that we can use as
a raffle prize, please let us know by emailing
golf@moveuptogether.ca.
About the Union Protein Project
The Union Protein Project subsidizes the cost
of protein for food banks, allowing them to
provide canned fish and peanut butter that
many at-risk families just can’t afford. They
have helped food banks save precious money
and maximize their purchasing power by
subsidizing the cost of protein-based foods.
Learn more at proteinproject.ca.
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Putting Working People First
U
nions have long been the path along which
working people have travelled to join the
middle class.
I’m reminded of the benefits of union membership
every time grandpa visits our family. My father-in-law
was a longshoreman and a union member. His wages
and benefits helped lift his family into the middle class. It
gave his children options in life. His daughter, who is my
wife and partner Cailey, studied to become a nurse and
is now a practicing family doctor. His union’s advocacy
for safety means he’s able to play with his grandkids.
After years of erosion of the middle class, more and
more people are discovering the benefits of unions and
supporting organized labour. Once again, unions are
on the rise.
Our government knows that unions are critical for
expanding the middle class and enabling people to
build a good life here. We also know government has a
direct role to play here too.
That’s why we’re working to deliver fair wages,
affordable homes, and a strong, public health system
that provides the care you need when you need it.
By restricting short-term rentals, we’re choosing
long-term homes for people instead of big profits for
investors. By speeding up approvals, we’re building
more homes faster. By using public lands to build
housing we will put homes in reach for people with
middle-incomes. And we’re making sure homes are
for families – not speculators looking to make a quick
buck – through a new BC home-flipping tax.
Instead of cutting taxes for those at the top, we’re
cutting costs for you and your family to address inflation
and rising costs.
Childcare bills have been cut in half or more for
many parents. Bridge tolls are now a thing of the past,
and we eliminated MSP to deliver the largest middle-
class tax cut in a generation.
MOVEUP Local Voice VOLUME 19 Issue #2 Summer/Fall 2024
PREMIER
EBY
BY DAVID EBY, PREMIER OF BRITISH COLUMBIA
ICBC rates are down by hundreds of
dollars. That’s what can be done when you put
out a dumpster fire set by those who do not
believe in the value of a public auto insurer.
Government can choose to leave people to
fend for themselves with higher fees and slashed
services, leaving our housing market vulnerable
to wealthy speculators. Or government can
have your back by expanding public education,
by strengthening health care, and by delivering
affordable homes for people.
Instead of cutting, we’re building schools,
hospitals, roads, bridges, public transit, and
more homes.
Instead of firing, we’re hiring nurses, teachers, and
Photo, above left:
more of the people who provide the services you need.
We’re doing all of this while delivering the strongest Premier Eby, joined
economy with the highest wages in Canada, while by fellow NDP
implementing one of the most effective climate action MLAs, speaks to a
plans in the country. crowd of working
Together we’re proving that supporting people,
people at a Labour
protecting our environment, and growing our economy
Day event in 2023.
are not mutually exclusive. They’re linked together.
We believe in making life better for all British
Columbians, and we can’t do it alone.
That’s why our government brought back single- "Our
step certification, making it easier to join a union. government
And that’s also why we’re investing in skills training knows that
so people can take advantage of the many opportunities unions are
in an economy that works for all of us.
critical for
Because everyone at the supper table should
be able to plan a good life for themselves and their expanding the
loved ones. middle class
and enabling
Photo, right bottom: Premier Eby (centre) poses for people to build
a photo with MoveUP members Shona (left, from
a good life
LiUNA 1611) and Grimmsley (from ICBC).
here."
– David Eby
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2024 GENERAL ELECTION

Candidate Guide for Members

Election Candidate Guide INSERT

MoveUPTogether.ca/election2024

MoveUP president, secretary-treasurer, and Executive Board

executive board members will be elected for
a three-year term in the 2024 election.
Visit MoveUPTogether.ca/election2024 for
more information.
President
The president sits on the executive board and executive
council, serving as chair for both, and oversees the day-to-
day operations of the organization and staff. The position of
president is open to a vote of the entire membership. The
president is a full-time position.
Secretary-Treasurer
The secretary-treasurer is responsible for managing our
union’s finances. The position of secretary-treasurer is open
to a vote of the entire membership. The secretary-treasurer is
a full-time position.
The executive board is responsible for the ongoing
operation of our union and shall make recommendations
to, and report to, the MoveUP executive council. Executive
board members meet monthly in addition to attending
executive council meetings. They remained employed by
their regular employer but may be booked off to attend to
business on behalf of our union as required.
Members at ICBC and at Utilities—BC Hydro Group,
respectively, have more than one executive board member.
When there are more candidates than there are elected
positions, you can vote for all the executive board available
for your unit. Members who work in all other bargaining units
– Utilities—Fortis Group, Combined—Transit, Combined—
Finance/Insurance, Combined—Shipping/Transport/
Manufacturing, Combined—Labour, and Combined—
Miscellaneous – can elect one executive board member
from the category for their workplace. If there is only one
candidate, that candidate is considered acclaimed. Please
check MoveUPTogether.ca/election2024/constituencies
for specific information on constituencies.

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 ELECTION RESULTS
Voting Deadline Election Timeline: ANNOUNCED:
July 16
4:30 P.M., Monday,
July 15, 2024
VOTING: INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS:
June 24 (8:30 a.m. PT) July 25
All votes must be electronically Voting Opens Election of Vice-Presidents
submitted by 4:30 p.m. July 15 (4:30 p.m. PT) (from successful executive
Voting Closes board candidates)
September 14

TO VOTE Look for this

button on the
Voting is conducted electronically through the Member Portal. Member Portal
You can vote from your computer, tablet, or your smartphone.

q To vote, go to MoveUPTogether.ca and click on the box in the top right

corner labeled ‘Member Portal.’ You can also get there directly by going to
memberportal.moveuptogether.ca.
q Sign in to the member portal with your member ID. (If you have not registered yet
for the member portal, see instructions below).
q Once you are in the member portal, click on the ‘Click here to vote’ button and
follow the instructions on the online ballot.
q Once your online ballot has been submitted, you will see a confirmation on your screen and you will
receive an email confirmation with your receipt number.

REGISTERING FOR THE
MEMBER PORTAL
If you have not signed in to the Member Portal before,
you will need to register by 4:30 p.m. PT on Thursday,
June 20, 2024 following these easy steps so you are
able to vote:
• STEP 1: On the Member Portal page, click on the ‘Sign
Up Now’ button which appears below the ‘First Time
Here?’ text.
• STEP 2 – Complete the information required. Once
the form is fully completed, click on ‘Register’ and you
are ready to vote.
You will need your membership number which was sent to
you when you first joined MoveUP.
If you do not have your membership number, please visit
MoveUPTogether.ca/membernumber and fill out the form.
All members in good standing who have registered on the
Member Portal will be forwarded to the voting company
to ensure they will be directed to the electronic ballot
in the Member Portal. That is why it is essential that you
register on the Member Portal by the deadline date listed
above or you will not be able to vote.
ELECTION RESULTS
The MoveUP returning officer will announce the results of
the election on the day after
voting has closed.

VOTER CONFIDENTIALITY Suite 301-4501 Kingsway,

IS PROTECTED Burnaby, B.C. V5H 0E5
Your receipt number is automatically
emailed to you and is confidential.
Phone: 604-299-0378
There is no way to link your name to MoveUP, the Movement of Toll Free: 1-800-665-6838
the receipt number. This guarantees United Professionals
the confidentiality of your vote.
Fax: 604-299-8211

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Candidates for MoveUP EXECUTIVE BOARD
PRESIDENT TWO CANDIDATES: VOTE FOR NO MORE THAN ONE
Annette TOTH
With over 30 years as a dynamic
leader, activist, and negotiator,
Annette Toth will continue to make
MoveUP members her number one
priority as president.
Annette has served four terms as
vice president at MoveUP, reversing
the threat of privatization of 5000+
ICBC jobs, achieving critical post-
pandemic benefit improvements
and championing for the most
vulnerable. She insists that people
be the focus of every decision.
Annette is insightful and strategic. Her accomplished record makes her our
best choice to navigate the future of work, including impacts from AI and
emerging technologies.
Her vision for MoveUP is simple - bargain the best agreements, build a sense
of community, lead by example, and listen to every voice. Annette knows
these principles are key to strengthening members’ trust. As president of
our national union, Annette has a proven track record and remains our best
choice for local president.
Find out more at annettetoth.ca
SECRETARY-TREASURER TWO CANDIDATES: VOTE FOR NO MORE THAN ONE
Bryan FINSTAD
With a supportive family of five and a solid
foundation in business from SFU, I am honoured
to stand for election as Secretary Treasurer of
MoveUP. My journey in leadership at MoveUP for
the past 9 years, has been guided by integrity,
common sense, and responsibility. These
principles have been the cornerstone of my
approach to financial governance, evident in my
roles as Chair of the Audit Committee and the LTD
Trust, safeguarding the hard-earned money of our
members at ICBC, Transit, and MoveUP staff. My track record speaks to my commitment
to transparency and accountability. If entrusted with this role, I will continue to
champion these values, ensuring that every decision made is in the best interest
of our members and their families. Together, let’s strengthen MoveUP and secure a
prosperous future for all. Vote: Bryan Finstad for Secretary-Treasurer!
UTILITIES – FORTIS GROUP TWO CANDIDATES: VOTE FOR NO MORE THAN ONE
Norman STICKELMANN
Norm is a dedicated professional with extensive experience
and a strong commitment to this organization and its
members. With over thirty years at FortisBC Energy Inc., as
a job steward, executive board member, and trustee on the
pension plan it showcases his involvement in various aspects
of the company's operations and employee welfare.
With a Master's in Business Administration and CPA-CGA designation, he has a solid
financial management and strategic decision-making foundation. Involvement in
committees like the Fortis Job Evaluation Appeals Committee and MoveUP Audit
Committee demonstrates a keen interest in ensuring fairness and transparency
within the organization's processes and protecting members' rights under the
collective agreement.
With a wealth of experience and expertise, Norm brings a proactive approach as
your representative on the board. This approach, coupled with your invaluable
help and support, ensures that he is always working in your best interests,
safeguarding your rights and welfare.
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Graeme HUTCHISON
Graeme Hutchison is a dedicated
leader and advocate, assuming
the role of MoveUP’s President in
September 2023 through a by-
election at MoveUP’s Executive
Council. He also previously served
as MoveUP’s Secretary Treasurer.
Graeme’s academic background
includes a BSc in Computing,
complemented by various
postgraduate teaching and technical
certifications.
With a rich professional history in
business and finance, Graeme's expertise extended to his role in corporate
training, where he facilitated banking system conversions for several
financial institutions before moving to Community Savings Credit Union.
Prior to relocating to Canada from the UK, Graeme was a university professor
at Plymouth University. In addition to his academic pursuits, Graeme referees’
soccer at a high level.
Graeme's platform prioritizes members' rights, accountability, educational
opportunities, technological advancement, and unity, promising a progressive
and inclusive union under his leadership.
Graeme is offering the members a New Deal, for more details go to his website
www.graemeforpresident.com
Brenda CHU
Brenda Chu joined ICBC in 2016 after her time as a
lawyer in Hong Kong.
She became a job steward in 2017 and was elected to
the Executive Board in 2018, quickly proving to be an
experienced and authentic leader within our union.
She has served two terms on MoveUP’s Executive
Board, volunteers on numerous committees, and
has bargained two collective agreements. She is
also a job evaluation appeals officer.
She is experienced with financial accounting and is
currently serving her 6th year as Trustee for the BC
Federation of Labour where she examines all financial records to ensure compliance.
Brenda's plan is to ensure our spending focuses on the needs of our members, to maintain
strict financial prudence, and to provide the best fiscally responsible support for our
union and our members.
She is a loving mother of two energetic boys.
Get to know more about Brenda on www.brendachuforST.ca
Vanessa SHARMA
Vanessa Sharma is a vibrant force within the labour
movement, channelling her passion into advocacy for
anti-racism, mental health awareness, and community
empowerment. Inspired by
her mother's courageous battle with mental health, tragically
lost four years ago, Vanessa has committed herself to
destigmatizing mental health issues. Through her engaging podcast and active
social media presence, she shares her journey, fostering open dialogue on crucial
topics.
A dedicated young worker and union activist, she is a steadfast defender of
the rights of workers, breaking barriers within both the labour movement and
the South Asian community. Proudly representing MoveUp Local 378, in 2023
she became the youngest person elected to serve as one of the CLC’s two Vice
Presidents representing Workers of Colour.
Vanessa's impact reaches beyond the labour movement, into other areas of
community engagement. She nurtures a passion for innovation among youth through
her involvement in Science World's STEAM network (bio truncated due to length)
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ICBC TWELVE CANDIDATES: VOTE FOR NO MORE THAN SIX
Melissa IERACI
Melissa began her career at ICBC in 2017 as an estimator in
subrogation before transitioning to out-of-province claims.
She quickly ascended to leadership roles, first as a job
steward, then as an executive councilor, and is currently
serving her second term.
Deeply committed to union activities, Melissa serves on
multiple committees and represents our interests on the Canadian Equity Council of
our National Union, COPE SEPB. Drawing on her Métis heritage, she is a passionate
advocate for equity-seeking groups, making equity and inclusion the cornerstone of
her work as a union activist.
Melissa is now seeking to bring her dedication and experience to the Executive
Board as part of the Upbeat Crew, a team that is Collectively You.
Missy BESANGER
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Brian MARTENS
Brian Martens is a dedicated champion for ICBC Members. He
is committed to enhancing the lives of MoveUP members by
prioritizing health and safety, addressing workload issues,
and participating as a key leader during collective bargaining.
Brian has over 17 years of experience in various Claims roles
from call center to commercial, and 16 years as a Job Steward,
Executive Council, and Executive Board member.
Using innovative thinking and collaboration to create solutions he always places
members at the forefront of every decision. A Labour College of Canada graduate
and recipient of the Ardell Brophy Award, Brian's leadership and dedication are well-
recognized. He continues to prioritize worker safety, equity, and union transparency
and is committed to continually enhancing our collective bargaining agreement and
growing our MoveUP community.
Brian proudly seeks re-election to the Executive Board with the UPBeat Crew, the
team that is "Collectively You." Learn more at theupbeat.ca.
Milly YEE
With 11 years as a dedicated MoveUP member, Milly is
standing for the Executive Board position. Her experience
as a Senior Support & Recovery Specialist, Pension Trustee,
Audit Committee Member, Executive Councilor, and dedicated
Job Steward has equipped her to advocate effectively for
our members. Holding a Chartered Insurance Professional
designation and NIDMAR Certified Disability Management Professional certification,
she brings both education, experience, and practical knowledge to the table.
Milly has a strong passion for providing representation and a voice for our union
members. She is committed to transparency and ensuring that our members rights
and needs are protected and fought for. With collective bargaining on the horizon,
Milly is equipped to utilize her skills and knowledge to negotiate, protect, and build
upon our current agreement. Milly is asking for your support to continue serving our
union community alongside the UPBEAT CREW, a team that is collectively you:
www.theupbeat.ca
ICBC (CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE)
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Candidates for MoveUP EXECUTIVE BOARD
Ahmad NAQVI
In 2007, I immigrated to Canada from Pakistan. For most of my
adult life, I have experienced economic and political turmoil.
I have seen what depriving people of their voice can do to a
country and to an organization.
I have worked at ICBC for almost a decade and am a
Senior Claims Specialist now. I hold a Master’s Degree
in Anthropology and Communications. Executive Councilor for over three years
advocating for members in the Surrey Central office. Last year with the help of my
members at Surrey Central, I convinced the corporation to provide us with a 50%
discount on parking at Gateway. Small success but significant as ICBC did it for first
time.
I have three goals: Remove conditions on Work from Home. Workload issue to be
actually resolved and better wage increase in the next agreement.
I need your support to run for executive board.
Dimitri OSSINSKY
"Three years ago, I ran to be the voice of so many who felt
they didn’t have one in our union. You placed your trust in me
and together we have made a real difference in people's lives.
We increased our mental health benefits, expanded work from
home options in our call centres, and fought off reductions in
our weekend premium.
Looking ahead to the next three years, we have many issues to take on. We have to
remove occurrences from our sick leave, update our job evaluation system, tackle
ICBC’s workload issues, and most importantly, fight to secure fair public wage
increases into 2027.
It has been the honour of my life to be your advocate and if re-elected, I intend to put
my name forward in becoming your next Vice-President. I’ve always believed in us
and if you still believe in me, we’re just getting started."
Jaime SCOTT
Jaime Scott joined ICBC in February 2019 as a Broker Enquiry
Representative. She is now a Call Center Coordinator, working
out of Head Office.
Jaime became a Job Steward in 2020 at the height of the
COVID-19 pandemic, and is currently serving her second term
on the Executive Council. She is an active member, serving on
the following committees: Human Rights and Multicultural, Youth Action, Women and
Gender Rights, and Environment. Jaime also serves on the Vancouver and District
Labour Council, the Return to Work Committee, and is a MoveUP facilitator. She is
passionate about worker’s rights and the continued fight for equity.
As a woman, young worker, and member of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, Jaime will
bring a unique perspective to the Board and the bargaining table.
Jaime is running to represent you on the Executive Board with the Upbeat Crew, a
team that is collectively you. Learn more: theupbeat.ca.
Jeff BRYANT
Jeff is an Executive Board Member, Supervisor and Chartered
Insurance Professional at the Claims Contact Centre whose
social justice and union activism spans two decades. He is
trained in collective bargaining, organizing, public speaking
and grievance handling. He also facilitates training courses
throughout the year.
Jeff is a dedicated second-generation union leader serving in past roles as
picket captain, strike coordinator, delegate to labour councils and young worker
representative to the BC Federation of Labour. He has a proven labour relations track
record and on your bargaining committee helped to achieve historic improvements
to the Collective Agreement including benefits and working from home. He actively
contributes to local committees and participates in labour campaigns to advance
workers rights globally.
Jeff is proud to seek re-election to the Executive Board with the UPBeat Crew, the
team that is collectively you. Learn more at theupbeat.ca.
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Candidates for MoveUP EXECUTIVE BOARD
ICBC (CONTINUED) TWELVE CANDIDATES: VOTE FOR NO MORE THAN SIX
Svetlana (Lana) TOPIC
I moved to Canada in 1993 from a war torn country. I was
given the opportunity to start a new life and raise my family
here. In pursuit of learning a new language and continued
education I started my employment with ICBC in 1997.
I have seen many changes with ICBC and our union MoveUP.
I have seen what works and what doesn’t. I have been a Job
Steward for over 10 years, and been a member of our Executive Council for over 5.
Through all my experience one constant has always existed, the need for all voices to
be heard. I put my name forward for this position to do exactly that. We must ensure
change and progress comes from our membership. We have to remember our union
roots, protecting our members before anything else. Everyday people representing
each other and making progress on what matters most, together.
Ajay HEER
Ajay is a dedicated member of ICBC since 2014, beginning
his career in Broker Enquiries. With the launch of the policy
center, he transitioned to a role as a claims adjuster, and
after gaining significant experience, he advanced to the
injury team. Currently, Ajay works as a Support and Recovery
Specialist in enhanced care.
In his union activities with MoveUP, Ajay has been an active Job Steward and is
now serving his second term as an Executive Councillor. He has been involved in
numerous grievances, supporting workers' rights and actively recruiting new job
stewards. His commitment extends beyond these roles as he also participates in the
New Westminster and District Labour Council and the Youth Action Committee. Ajay
is a familiar face at union events.
Ajay is proud to seek election to the Executive Board as part of the UPBeat Crew, the
team that is collectively you. Learn more: TheUpBeat.ca
COMBINED – TRANSIT THREE CANDIDATES: VOTE FOR NO MORE THAN ONE
Safar ALIKHANI
I am Safar Alikhani, seeking your support for re-election as
Executive Board member. I have been member of Cope378/
MoveUp since 2001, becoming Job Steward in 2006, elected
Executive Councillor and Executive Board member in 2014
and from 2018 to the present, representing the Combined
Transit bargaining units. This challenging and encouraging
work includes dealing with issues at work, grievances and bargaining for Collective
Agreements, having obtained several benefits and wage increases. I believe we
should be assured a safe working environment, with fairness and respect as the
standard. I aim to continue working towards our common interests, preserving what
matters, such as the rights of our members and their protection from discrimination
or abusive practices. I am a supporter of the notion that a strong Union must strive to
be fair for its members, having equality, equity, transparency, and accountability as
the cornerstone of the success of our duties.
Glen REDDEN
Glen is a Job Steward and Executive Councillor, working in IT
at BC Transit since 2016.
He hopes you vote for him as your Executive Board member
for the Combined Transit Constituency which includes BC
Transit, CMBC, and TransLink. Glen asks for your vote.
If Glen is supported to bring his voice to the Executive Board
of MoveUp he will advocate for all members of the Transit Community. A member of
two Bargaining Committees and a Job Evaluation Officer Glen is experienced in board
operations through his volunteering with charities.
Glen believes in listening, understanding, and acting. If elected, he will represent
our best interests on the Union Board. His focus is improving the Union through
membership engagement. Your vote is key; if not Glen, please vote for the candidate
you support. Show that the Transit Group is involved, active and ready to be listened
to. Thank you.
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Dominique JEAN
Hello, I’m Dominique,
I have been with ICBC since 2017 and a Job Steward since
2019. I enjoy educating my fellow coworkers about MoveUp
and what we do for our members. I value my position as a
Job Steward and I am ready for a new challenge. I am also an
Executive Councillor. I am on the Women’s and Gender Rights
Committee as I am passionate about gender diversity and fairness to everyone of all
identities. I hope to be part of the bargaining committee and be able to do the best
we can for our members. My educational background includes human resources and
I have a strong knowledge about the bargaining process. Providing our members
with a living wage and good extended healthcare, including mental health, is
extremely important to me, as well as support for members with family obligations.
Please consider voting for me for Executive Board.
Leilah THIEL
I’ve been a Job Steward since 2019, an Executive Councillor
since 2020, and I'm proud to fight for our members at ICBC. As
someone queer, non-binary, & disabled, I bring new ideas to
the table on how ICBC and MoveUp can work better for us. On
our Board, I can be an even stronger advocate.
Too often, ICBC thinks about what they’re required to do, not
how to improve. It’s taken years to get work from home changes that make sense for
both us and ICBC. We continue to deal with excessive medical note requirements for
everything from minor illnesses to permanent disabilities. And our workloads still
haven’t been addressed.
MoveUp has held the line, and we have one of the best Collective Agreements in
years, but now we need to use our bargaining power to make significant gains at the
table. It’s time to aim higher.
Jennifer FROESE
My name is Jennifer Froese, I work at TransLink in the
Marketing department. I am excited to run for the Executive
Board seat representing the combined transit members. I
am a longtime labour activist committed to advancing the
rights of our members, and expanding our membership in our
workplaces and communities.
I’ve been a long time Job Steward and co-chair of my JOHSC at TransLink. I’m
currently serving my third term as Executive Councillor. In 2018, I was appointed
trustee on the MoveUP Health and Welfare Trust, representing members from BC
Transit, CMBC, and TransLink to help ensure the long term financial viability of
the plan for our members relying on income continuance. I have completed three
rounds of bargaining, and helped successfully negotiate improved language, as well
as increases to wages and benefits. Thank you for your support. I look forward to
representing you on the Executive Board.
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UTILITIES – BC HYDRO GROUP SEVEN CANDIDATES: VOTE FOR NO MORE THAN FOUR
Rysa KRONEBUSCH
With over twenty years at BC Hydro working in various
departments has given Rysa a unique understanding and
experience with the issues members’ face in the energy
sector.
Rysa’s efforts in lobbying government and organizations
like WorkSafeBC to implement crucial changes demonstrate
her proactive approach to addressing systemic issues, with a strong dedication to
improving working conditions, like psychological safety and mental health.
As an Executive Board member and the Vice President representing the Utility
group, Rysa has brought valuable insights and leadership to the table. Her
track record suggests that she is not only capable but also effective in her role,
advocating for policies that benefit workers and contribute to a safer and more
equitable workplace environment.
Rysa’s commitment to labor activism, community advocacy, and social justice
initiatives, speaks volumes about her passion for effecting positive change.
Rysa Kronebusch is seeking your support for re-election.
Anderson CHARLES
Anderson has been a MoveUP member since 2006. He is a
fearless advocate for all working people everywhere. He is a
trusted mentor to job stewards and members alike.
Anderson serves as National Vice-President with our national
union, COPE/SEPB. It is at this level he brings the concerns
and successes of our members to the national level. Anderson
serves on multiple committees at MoveUP, is the co-chair of the Human Rights and
Multiculturalism Committee, and is on the Workers of Colour Caucus with the BC
Federation of Labour.
Anderson is a dedicated, skilled, and effective leader at MoveUP. He is deeply
committed to rebuilding unity and purpose within our union. He knows that together,
we are stronger, and it is his goal to reunite us around our common goals as working
people, and proud MoveUP members. Anderson is seeking your support for re-
election to the Executive Board.
Andrea McKENNA
With union tenure dating back to 2008 at Accenture,
Andrea has traversed various roles from the call center to
accounts payable and business office services. Securing a
Full-Time Regular position with Powertech in 2010, Andrea
contributed to the BC Hydro bargaining committee during
pivotal negotiations in 2012 and 2014. Transitioning to BC
Hydro’s learning and development sector in 2016, Andrea progressed through
various roles before assuming her current position in Indigenous Relations earlier
this year. Andrea is a dedicated representative of members across the organization
and finds fulfillment in mentoring new job stewards. Actively engaged in various
union committees, Andrea is deeply committed to advancing the union education
program through online and in-person facilitation. Additionally, Andrea contributes
to her local labour council and volunteers in the community. Andrea is confident
in her ability to amplify diverse voices and contribute effectively in a role on the
executive board.
Carol BROWN
As a dedicated MoveUp member and BC Hydro employee
for over three decades, I bring a wealth of experience and
commitment to the table. Beyond my professional tenure,
I am a proud mother of three, grandmother and wife.
Throughout my journey, I’ve served as a Job Steward since the
1990s and completed four terms as an Executive Councillor,
putting our members first. Active engagement in the Labour Council and Women’s
Committee has further enriched my understanding of representation and diversity.
Having worked across various departments within BC Hydro and Accenture, I’ve
cultivated a deep appreciation for the importance of inclusivity and equitable
representation. I seek the opportunity to represent BC Hydro and Powertech
members on the Executive Board, recognizing the importance of your vote in the
upcoming Election. Your participation matters!
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Candidates for MoveUP EXECUTIVE BOARD
Calvin JONAS
Calvin Jonas has been a dedicated Job Steward since 2006
and is a current Executive Board member and past Executive
Councilor. He has chaired the Audit and Environment
Committees and contributed to the Education, Environment,
and Electoral Committees. Calvin played a key role in
the bargaining teams for the two most recent Collective
Agreements with BC Hydro.
Calvin's re-election bid is driven by his passion for fairness, transparency, and
accountability. He emphasizes the importance of learning from recent global
challenges and advocating for positive changes in the workplace. Calvin believes
in the power of solidarity and the need for collective action. He seeks to bring his
experience and dedication to the Executive Board, striving to guide MoveUp and
move forward together.
Kim McINROY
Kim McInroy is an advocate for workers’ rights, with over
a decade of active engagement in the union movement.
Since 2012, she has served as a job steward and is
serving her third term as an executive councillor. She has
consistently demonstrated her commitment to advocating
for members’ interests and ensuring their voices are heard.
Her involvement in committees spanning diverse areas such as women’s and
gender rights, the environment, social events, education, and constitutional matters
showcases her holistic approach to fostering positive change within the union.
By chairing BC Hydro job steward meetings and building strong connections with
members and representatives, Kim has proven her ability to facilitate communication
and collaboration within the organization.
Tom DAVID
For years, I've walked alongside our members, feeling their
struggles firsthand. This experience fuels my resilience and
empathy as I fight for better working conditions. A methodical
approach, coupled with strategic thinking, ensures we
navigate challenges effectively.
I believe in an empowered membership. Through education
and continuous training, we foster a strong, informed voice. I am a strong
communicator who can bridge the gap between leadership and members. I am
passionate about ensuring every member understands their rights and protections.
Never shying away from independent thought, I've honed my skills in organizing,
collective bargaining, and human rights advocacy during my terms as a Job Steward
and Executive Councillor. Together, we build a brighter future.
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Candidates for MoveUP EXECUTIVE BOARD
COMBINED – FINANCE/INSURANCE THREE CANDIDATES: VOTE FOR NO MORE THAN ONE
Natalie HOEDEL
Natalie became a MoveUP member when she started with
BCAA in 2001. It was during the infamous BCAA lock out
in 2015 that Natalie became familiar with union activism
and the power of solidarity. During the six months on the
picket line, Natalie experienced immense personal growth,
gained strength, and decided to become a job steward, then
Executive Councillor in 2020. Over time, she has become a fierce advocate for her
Road Assist colleagues.
Natalie continuously works hard to strengthen her skills by attending training
opportunities with various entities within the labour movement. Her service
includes facilitating at job steward seminars, BCAA’s Bargaining Committee, a New
Westminster & District Labour Council delegate, and as a member of the Women &
Gender Rights Committee. She has studied Labour Relations extensively and has
worked as a union representative for MoveUP.
Natalie is passionate about the rights of all workers and believes unions (bio
truncated due to length)
Satwinder GREWAL
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COMBINED-SHIPPING/TRANSPORTATION/MANUFACTURING
Shavanda HANNA
Shavanda Hanna has been a MoveUP member with Seaspan
since 2021. She has been a delegate of the Fraser Valley
Labour Council since 2023. With a deep-rooted passion for
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, she has gained valuable
insights into the inner workings of the industry and the
challenges members face.
Shavanda envisions a future where inclusion and belonging serves as a catalyst
for innovation and wants to build meaningful connections within the labour
movement while listening to members to advocate for their interests. She fosters
a culture of teamwork & camaraderie and is proud of her contributions and
successes. Shavanda aims to make a positive impact within MoveUP that extends
to all members of the Shipping/Transport/Manufacturing sector. This can only be
achieved by working together. Shavanda is looking for your support to be elected
as your Executive Board Member.
Luc Millaray BURNS SILVA
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Erik GELOWITZ-GREBLIUNAS
Erik Gelowitz-Grebliunas is a current executive board member
and is running for re-election. Erik works at VantageOne
Credit Union as a Commercial Account Manager, where he
provides advice and financial services to businesses and
their owners. Erik intends to apply his professional skills
into his work with the union, by ensuring that all workers are
given strong representation and that our union’s finances are managed sensibly and
prudently.
Over the past 10 years, Erik has served as a job steward, executive councilor,
executive board member, audit committee member, and extensively participated
in the collective bargaining process at his own workplace. Erik understands the
challenges workers in the Finance and Insurance sectors face, like increased
workloads, layoffs due to AI and technology, mergers, bullying and harassment, pay
inequities, and work-from-home.
Erik is the strongest choice to support our union’s workers ace these challenges over
the next 3 years, so please vote!
THREE CANDIDATES: VOTE FOR NO MORE THAN ONE
Gurinder Singh DHANDWAL
Gurinder joined enterprise in 2015 as a vehicle driver. When
new opportunity came in he transitioned to a role as car
cleaner and after gaining experience he advanced into
customer service agent. Currently gurinder works as Launch
pad agent. In his union activities with MoveUP Gurinder
has been an active Executive councillor for 1 Term and a job
steward for 2 years. Gurinder has been involved with numerous grievances and
always speaks up for workers rights. Gurinder represent a workforce that is faced
with high volume transactions, high turnover of management and high levels of
stress. Gurinder fights back for workers making sure management isn't violating
workers rights. Gurinder is proud to seek election to the Executive board.
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COMBINED – MISCELLANEOUS TWO CANDIDATES: VOTE FOR NO MORE THAN ONE
Colin SANDERSON
My name is Colin Sanderson, I am a Metis-Ojibwe father of 5.
I have had the honour of serving the members at Lu’Ma Native
Housing as a Job Steward since 2019. Each year I am involved
in more than 150 interventions a year, serving to protect our
members’ rights through mediation and supporting them
through job coaching.
I have served MoveUP’s membership through the Multicultural/Human Rights Committee,
the Constitution and Bylaws Committee and the Executive Council. I am also part of the BC
Federation Working Group on Indigenous Rights & Reconciliation and at the National level
I am part of the Canadian Labour Congress Canadian Equity Council.
I have over 20 years of volunteer experience from the Arts to Youth, with a focus
on helping people and their communities. I am committed to equity, diversity, and
inclusion and eager to contribute to that mission with MoveUP.
Vote for real change!
COMBINED – LABOUR FOUR CANDIDATES: VOTE FOR NO MORE THAN ONE
Dawn LENTSCH
With more than a decade of union experience, Dawn Lentsch
is a proven leader and progressive activist. During her
thirteen years at Teamsters Local 155, Dawn has been a
powerful advocate for MoveUP and the members of the
Labour group.
Dawn became a job steward in 2017, quickly advancing to
Executive Council in 2020 and Executive Board in 2021; an indication of Dawn’s
passion and commitment to our union and fellow members. She volunteers on the
Women and Gender Rights and Political Action Committees, and previously the
Youth Action Committee. Dawn draws strength and purpose from contributing to her
community, staying true to her core belief: People First.
Her vision for the Labour group: create a strong community through a member-led
Labour working group, host Labour group info sharing sessions, and improve Labour
focused communication at MoveUP.
Dawn is actively upgrading her education in SFU’s Labour Studies program.
Amelia (Amy) PETERSON
I am Amelia (Amy) Peterson and I am running for Executive
Board member to represent over 70+ bargaining units known
as Combined Labour. I grew up in a Union household, and I am
a proud Union member. I am a dedicated activist for nearly
10 years. I was on executive council and I currently sit on two
MoveUP committees.
I strongly believe in the power of activism and that a healthy labour movement can
accomplish great things. I never shy away from an opportunity to join fellow unions
on picket lines and labour rallies to show strength in numbers and solidarity. I also
believe in the strength of communication, and my ability to work collaboratively and
in the best interest of all members and I hope that you will believe in me too. I ask for
you to support me as your Executive Board Member.
have works at the BCGEU (bio truncated due to length)
TO VOTE
To vote, go to MoveUPTogether.ca
and click on the box in the top right
corner labeled ‘Member Portal.’
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Candidates for MoveUP EXECUTIVE BOARD
Christy SLUSARENKO
Christy Slusarenko is a proven leader; a proud, loyal,
and dedicated union activist. She was first elected to the
Executive Board in 2017 and again in 2021. After two terms
on the Executive Board, Christy has proven she is our best
choice for the future of MoveUP and for the members in the
Miscellaneous group.
For 20 years, Christy has worked at Capilano University as an Early Childhood
Educator. She has served as the Combined Units Vice President for two terms. Christy
has led us through tough negotiations and difficult job actions. She has lobbied
governments, stood up for progressive values and focused her energy on the needs
of equity deserving communities. Whether she is speaking to governments or
speaking to her colleagues, she shares her passion through her core belief: Workers
Deserve Better!
Christy Slusarenko is proudly seeking re-election as your Miscellaneous Executive
Board Member.
Shona DION
I am running to represent Combined Labour. I want to share
what brought me to this moment and why I believe I am
deserving of your vote. I see our union as a place to come
together and do amazing things. Through it we are connected
to a wider movement that affects meaningful change.
I have been a member for over 20 years. In 2018 I was
elected as a medical plan trustee. Since then, I became a Job Steward, Executive
Councillor, bargaining committee member and a member journalist. I am the
Recording Secretary of the Victoria Labour Council and recently graduated from
the Labour College of Canada.
I believe in the responsibility of the labour movement to benefit society and would
be honoured to represent Combined Labour. Ours are workplaces like no other, and I
see the importance of the work we do as union members working for unions.
Migena KOROVESHI
I am seeking your support for the triennial Executive Board
election for the Combined Labour.
My name is Megi Koroveshi. I have been an executive
councillor since May 2021.
I am a Caucasian, able-bodied, cisgendered female. I have
been a union member for 17 years, 16 of those as a steward
with the College of Pharmacists of BC.
I have taken numerous courses and have attended several conventions with MoveUp.
I have been involved in many rounds of bargaining and I am familiar with the
collective agreement (for my unit).
I understand this is an important position as the board and council discuss and make
rules/bylaws that are in the interests of the members’ welfare, and they safeguard
different funds and budget areas.
I hold a business degree: love numbers. I am looking forward to advancing members’
interests and making sure everyone has a voice at the table.
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