Dear Members,

Thank you to everyone who joined us for last night’s Annual General Meeting — whether in person or on Zoom.

A special thank you goes out to all those who put their names forward for election. It takes courage and dedication to step up in service of your colleagues, and our union is stronger for your willingness to contribute. 

Congratulations to your newly elected 2026/27 Executive Officers and Representatives:

• Mitch Champagne – President
• Brent Ryan Bellamy – General Vice-President
• Eric Lehman – Treasurer
• David Hollands – Communications Officer
• Mark Astrom – Unit 1 Vice President
• Shiva Jian-Javdan – Unit 1 Lead Steward
• Tyler Majer  – Unit 2 Vice President
• Kristin Jones – Unit 2 Lead Steward
• Shaoling Wang – Unit 1 Health and Safety Representative
• Mikaela Lewis – Unit 2 Health and Safety Representative
• Brent Ryan Bellamy – Unit 1 Official Visitor of the Senate
• Mikaela Lewis – Unit 2 Official Visitor of the Senate
• Charlotte Henderson – Trustee

We would like to express our gratitude to our outgoing Executive Members and Representatives for their dedication to the membership and union solidarity:

• Kaz Anwar – Unit 1 Lead Steward
• Diana Manole – Unit 1 Vice President
• Adebayo Makanju – Unit 2 Health and Safety Representative
• Chioma Ifeanyichukwu – Unit 1 Senate Representative
• Syed All Rahi Zarif – Unit 2 Senate Representative 

A sincere thank you to our returning officers and representatives for your continued service and leadership. Your experience and ongoing commitment provide the stability and strength that keep our local moving forward.

We also want to remind members of two ongoing opportunities to get involved with your union:

• Stewards: We’re continuing to grow our network of workplace supports and are looking for members interested in becoming stewards.
• Equity Committee: We’re seeking new members to join our Equity Committee and help advance fairness and inclusion within our local.

Both roles include a stipend each term and offer meaningful ways to contribute to the union’s work while connecting with colleagues across departments.
And before we wrap up the year, we’d love for you to join us at our Holiday Wreath-Making Social at The Trend on December 3rd from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM. It’s a great chance to relax, connect with colleagues, and celebrate the season together.

As we look ahead, let’s keep the energy of the AGM going. Stay connected, attend meetings, share your experiences, and continue to stand together as we work to defend our rights, improve working conditions, and ensure fairness for all members.

In solidarity,
Mitch Champagne
Your CUPE 3908 President

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To request permission to view the AGM presentation slides or financial documents discussed during the AGM please contact dwhatman@cupe3908.org.