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: Cliff Madsen, Local 2301

Secretary-Treasurer: Gord McGrath, Local 114

Members at Large: Krista Lee Hanson (Local 111), Ted Haggard (Local 592), Brenda Mason (Local 780-G), Karen Berry (Local 531)

BC Council Standing Committees

Political Action: Rob Sangara (Local 111), Brad Smith (Local 333-BC), Chris Cadarette, (Local 114)

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

Lesbian,Gay, Bisexual,Transgender: Hannah Craig (Local 1010),  Tracy Duffy (Local 1119), Ruben Gregg (Local 3000)

Aboriginal & Workers of Colour:  Jessie Rana (Local 111), Parmjit Birak (Local 3000), Jasmeenpal Thind (Local 111)

Workers with Disabilities: Terry Radke (Local 114), Brian Gibson (Local 2000), Ryan McQuary (Local 531)

Women’s: Sybil Joseph (Local 111), Cheryl Williams (Local 114), Bre Beauchesne (Local 1119)

Young Worker’s: Philip Conroy (Local 10-B), Thane Martin (Local 686), Amrit Samra (Local 3000)

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