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Executive Council

The Executive Council is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Local, overseeing campaigns, mobilizing members, defending members and preserving the rights of the union and its members in the workplace. The Executive Council meets once a month or as required. All Executive Council members act as Stewards of the Local and can represent members in any workplace-related issues.  

 

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Liam Lumley-Pontone

Vice President, TSO

Liam was acclaimed as a Director at the June 9, 2024 Annual General Meeting and elected as Vice President, TSO on July 2, 2024. He previously served as a Steward and has handled several member issues, resolving most at the lowest levels. 

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Sasan Heidarzadeh

Treasurer

Sasan was acclaimed as Treasurer on June 6, 2025. He previously served as a Director and a Steward and has handled several member issues, resolving most at the lowest levels. 

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Lazaros Gaitanis

Director

Lazaros was acclaimed as a Director of the Local on June 9, 2024. Prior to this role, Lazaros served the Local as a Steward and Director.

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Amita Shah

Director

Amita  was acclaimed as a Director at the June 9, 2024 Annual General Meeting

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President

Michelle was elected as Vice President of Contact Centre operations on November 30, 2021, and was appointed as Interim President on March 27, 2024.  She was elected as President and sworn in at the June 9, 2024 Annual General Meeting.. Michelle has an extensive background in law, having spent many years as a senior law clerk, and an academic background in criminology and psychology. 

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Sheila Reuben

Director

Sheila was acclaimed as a Director on June 5, 2025. She previously served the Local as Vice President of the TSO. 

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Dan Fox

Director

Dan was acclaimed as a Director on June 5, 2025. 

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Akil Jabari

Director

Akil was acclaimed as a Director on June 5, 2025. 

STEWARDS

If you want to become a Steward please apply here.

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