Four new members have joined the
executive of CWA|SCA Canada. They were elected to three-year
terms at the spring meeting of the National Representative
Council.
Mona Leroux, president of the Montreal
Newspaper Guild, now holds the position of Secretary.
Joining as At-Large Members: Michael d'Souza, director
of human rights for the CBC branch of the Canadian
Media Guild; Debbie Newton, president of the Kingston
Typographical Union; and Darren Pittman, president
of the Halifax Typographical Union.
The voting period closes today for an election that
will determine who fills the remaining position on
the executive, The Newspaper Guild (TNG) Canada East
Vice-President. Vying for the seat are Pittman and
Barbara Saxberg, director of education at the Canadian
Media Guild (CMG). The Western VP, Scott Edmonds, was
re-elected by acclamation at the TNG sector conference
in February. Unofficial results should be available
later this week.
Director Arnold Amber and Deputy
Director Martin O'Hanlon were re-elected by acclamation
in March. Gord Holder, of the Ottawa Newspaper Guild,
remains as Treasurer, while returning At-Large Members
include: Art Lacroix, president of the Schneider
Office Employees' Association; Lise Lareau, president
of the CMG; and Luis Rufo, secretary-treasurer of
the Media & Communications Workers of Alberta.