B.C. Council

About Regional Councils

Unifor’s Regional Councils and the Quebec Council are a democratic force for union activism, solidarity, and strength. They are forums of accountability and organizing centres that involve and engage local union activists in the life of the union.

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BC Council Executive

Chair: Leanne Marsh, Local 2200

Vice-Chair: James Monks, Local 433

Secretary-Treasurer: Bill Gaucher, Local 114

Members at Large: Jean Barnes (Local 333-BC), Krista Lee Hanson (Local 111), Cliff Madsen (Local 2301), Brenda Mason (Local 780-G)

BC Council Standing Committees

Political Action: Paramjit Barak (Local 3000), Rob Sangara (Local 111), Mike Smith (Local 2200)

Health, Safety & Environment: Rob Giroux (Local 1119), Robbie Sidhu (Local 111), Marc Young (Local 2301)

Lesbian,Gay, Bisexual,Transgender: Danni Fitzpatrick (111), Luis Garcia (2002), Nelson Lamarche (114)

Aboriginal & Workers of Colour: Morteza Maleki (Local 114), Jessie Rana (Local 111), Toby Stewart (Local 111)

Workers with Disabilities: Greg Duff (Local 433), Brian Gibson (Local 2000), Gord McGrath (Local 114)

Women’s: Marlena Silveira (Local 2300), Anne Cody (Local 114), Sybil Joseph (Local 111)

Young Worker’s: Cole Carreiro (Local 2300), Philip Conroy (Local 10-B), Jack Roberts (Local 603)

EFAP/ Addictions: Brenda Gluszczak (Local 333-BC), Justin Singh (Local 780-G), Madeline Young (Local 4276)