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.
2017 Prairie Council summary video
2016 Prairie Council summary video
2015 Prairie Council summary video
2014 Prairie Council summary video
Prairie Council Executive
Chair: Christy Best, Local 649
Vice-Chair: Guy Desforges, Local 445
Secretary-Treasurer: Chester Lagman, Local 2169
Members at Large: Steve Kelly (Local 707A), Suzanne King (Local 681), Dave Kuntz (Local 1-S), Charlene Matheson (Local 830), Brent Boittiaux (Local 3003), Annette Franklin (Local 1947)
Prairie Council Standing Committees
EFAP/ Addictions: Garry Vandenbossche (Local 101-R), Tara Bast (Local 1-S), Debbie Todd (Local 1990)
Political Action: Trevor Davies (Local 649), Darren Gibson (Local 144), Ashley MacInnis (Local 2002)
Health & Safety and Environment: D-Jay Krozser (Local 609), Kim Conway (Local 707A), Christian Amendt (Local 922)
Lesbian, Gay Bisexual, Transgender: Kelly Ries (Local 650),Krista Wagner (Local 649)
Aboriginal & Workers of Colour: Dean Carvery (Local 773), Don Wren (Local 1-S), Mary Boudreau (Local 468)
Workers with Disabilities: Kevin Boutet (Local 2002), Jim Bollman (Local 777), Brenda Edel (Local 2-S)
Women’s: Wilma Ellenburgh (Local 52A), Carmen LeDarney (Local 2169), Cecily Howe (Local 2-S)
Young Worker’s: Jesse Allaman (Local 3003), Jennifer Werrett (Local 649), Tyler MacDonald (Local 707-A)