Executive

About the Local Executive Committee (LEC)

The Executive of the OPSEU Algoma University Local 685 shall carry into effect all resolutions of the Union Local (reporting on its activities to the membership), engage in discussions with third parties, including the Employer, with the aim of formulating a proposed course of action to be subject to the approval of the general meeting, authorize expenditure of the monies of the Union Local, request the services of any members of the Union Local or other persons (e.g. legal counsel) to assist in matters where special or technical knowledge is required, appoint or nominate representatives to CAUT and OCUFA, and generally manage the affairs of the Union Local.

Note that Steward and Executive Terms are for two years now, and the Faculties alternate election years, based on whether it’s an even year or an odd year.  Click here to see the new terms of office, from the new bylaws.

The Executive comprises fourteen Unit Stewards, seven full-time members and seven part-time members.  From among the Unit Stewards, the members shall elect:

  1.  Local President — Tony Fabiano
  2.  Vice-President for the PT Bargaining Unit —  Subhendhu Bhadra
  3.  Vice-President for the FT Bargaining Unit — Alice Ridout
  4.  Local Secretary — Edna James,
  5.  Bargaining Unit Secretary (Bargaining Unit not represented by the Local Secretary) — Vinay Yarlagadda, and
  6.  Local Treasurer — Sean Meades.

On the invitation of the Local, the immediate Past President of the Local may serve on the LEC as an ex officio Member with a voice but no vote.

Executive Onboarding

At the beginning of each year, after the votes have been cast at the Annual General Membership Meeting, a new Executive is formed. There are a few tasks that need to be accomplished in onboarding the new Executive. A successful baton-pass from one Executive to the next is essential to working with confidence, efficiency and effectiveness and for preventing burnout and keeping our union strong. For a smooth transition and a good start to the new year ahead, please click here to see our Executive Onboarding page.