What is a Union Steward?

Union Stewards, or Shop Stewards, are an important and vital part to any Union Local. They are the eyes, ears and voice of the Local. As representatives of CUPE in the workplace, stewards communicate on an equal footing with management.

Being a Steward is a vital job. In fact, many call it the most essential job in labour-management relations at the worksite. Without stewards to make sure management lives up to its responsibilities under the agreement, the best collective agreement would be worthless. Stewards get the satisfaction knowing they can help their co-workers solve problems. Stewards receive training in collective agreement interpretation, conflict resolution, problem solving, etc.

Interested in Becoming a Steward?

So why not consider being a union steward? While you may find the role challenging, you will certainly gain satisfaction of doing an important job for your co-workers. Training and assistance is provided. You won't be working alone, but rather as a big team. Local 116 is always looking for dedicated members that want to become more active and help strengthen the Local. The more members that want to take on a greater roll, the more effective we can be in defending our members and our work. If you would like to become a 116 steward, or want more information, please contact the Union office at
604-222-0116 or by email at cupe116@cupe116.com

CUPE 116 Representatives

Below is a list of current Local 116 Representatives. If you need to contact a steward or representative, please use the Union office phone or email contact info on this page and you will be directed to someone who can help. For a list of Executive Members, please visit the About Local 116 page.

Senior Stewards
Stewards Name
Department
Gregg Garbe
Plant Labourers
Anne Stanton   
Custodial Services

 

Executive Council
Council Member Position
Ed Domenco Mechanical Trades
Dave Needham Architectural Trades
Harry Easton Afternoon Shift Trades
Keith Jellis Technician
Albert Teng Technician
Belinda Gorobao Residance Food Services
Beata Nielson Retail Food Services
VACANT Sage Bistro Food Services
Shelly McCrea LBS Head Service Worker
Anne Stanton LBS Dayshift
Milan Rezler LBS Afternoon Shift
Lorraine Beckett Clerical Group
Sean David Labourers/Dispatch/Stores
John Square-Briggs Housing
Marlene Marshall Parking
Suzanne Taylor Bookstore
VACANT GSS Employees
VACANT Aquatic Center
Tanja Mayer All Other Areas Rep
Local 116 Stewards
Stewards Name
Department
Sean David
Plant Gardeners
Roger De Pieri
Plant Electricians
Ed Domenco
Plant Plumbers
Gregg Doughty
Plant Gardeners
Harry Easton
Plant Electricians (Nights)
Lindsay Forsyth
Plant Gardeners
Gregg Garbe
Plant Labourers
Belinda Gorobao
Food Services (Totem)
Roger Hadwen
Plant Painters
Keith Jellis
Mining Engineering Technician
Evangeline Jonassen
Dentistry
Barry Jones
Plant Labourers
Edgar Krouse
Plant Sheet metal
Nick Lemmel
Physics and Astronomy Technician
Chris Longford
Plant Gardeners
Laura Lowry
Food Services (Tim Hortons)
Glen MacNeil
Campus Security
Dennis Magee
Plant Painters
Marlene Marshall
Parking
Leah Murray
Plant Carpenters
Betty Nielson
Food Services (Ike's Cafe)
Paula Parkinson
Civil Engineering
Bill Provenzano
Plant Painter (Nights)
Edmund Quan
Campus Security
Nick Sagliocco
Campus Security
John Square-Briggs
Housing and Conference
Anne Stanton
Custodial Services
Andrew Wong
Campus Security
Dan Minster
Aquatic Center

 


CUPE Local 116
209-2150 Western Parkway
Vancouver, BC
V6T 1Z3

Phone: 604-222-0116
Fax: 604-222-0113 or 604-222-0119
Email: cupe116@cupe116.com
Facebook: CUPE Local 116 (UBC)