L21 Executive & Trustees

(Subject to re-structure)

The President:

The elected Local 21 president works full-time for our Union, as per the Letter of Understanding (LOU) cost sharing agreement with the City of Regina. The president is the administrative head of the Local and is responsible for carrying out the daily functions and programs of the Local.

The Executive:

The elected Local 21 Executive is made up of thirteen (13) representatives. The Executive Board meets twice a monthly to discuss the business of the Local and presents recommendations for discussion and Executive approval. The Executive also communicates information to the membership, participates on negotiating committees and assists with campaign actions and strikes when necessary.

The Trustees:

Trustees are elected to term positions and act as an auditing committee on behalf of the members and audit the books and accounts of the Secretary-Treasurer, the Recording Secretary, and the committees at least twice every calendar year separate from the Charted Accountants audit when performed and shall exercise general supervision over the property of the Union.

The Members:

Members are people like you. As a dues paying member, you have a right to wages, benefits and working conditions, as spelled out in the Collective Agreement "contract", and to fully participate in the Union (e.g. attend General membership meetings, functions, vote, run for election as a local Executive Officer etc.).

Please visit the Union website and bulletin boards for updates. Attend Union General Membership meetings and participate in respectful debates so that you can make informed decisions about your Local issues, negotiations, strikes, campaigns and other matters that affect you and your co-workers.

The Assigned CUPE National Representative:

The National Representative represents the interests of the CUPE Locals / members by providing a wide range of labour relations services, advice, developing the capacity of our members and locals, implementing the Union’s policies and programs.

The Current Structure:

Executive Board & Committee Chairs

Table Officers:

• Tyler Hutchinson - President

• Vacant - 1st Vice President (Bargaining Unit / Harassment / OHS)

• Scott Fischer - 2nd Vice President (Bargaining Unit /  Accommodations / Union Information Stewrds)Harassment / OHS / Equity & Inclusion (DEI)

• Hugh Bigler - Secretary Treasurer (Bargaining Unit / Financial Administration) 

• Melinda Warriner - Recording Secretary (Bargaining Unit / Office Administration)

Grievance Chairs:

• Vacant
  Transportation & Maintenance Department (Mechanics) / Landfill & Collections / Fleet Branch (Light & Heavy)

• Vicki Kaminski
  Facilities Services Division / Central Stores / Community & Recreation / Planning & Partnership / Social & Cultural Development / Sport Facilities & Special Events

• Darren Srochenski
  Citizen Services Division / Water, Waste & Environmental Services (WWE) / Officers of Council Division

• Jeff Boehmer
  Citizen Experience / Innovation & Performance Division / City Planning & Community Development Division

• Doug Gessey
  Citizen Services Division / Roadways / Asphalt Plant / Financial Strategy & Sustainability Division

Executive Members at Large:

• Roberto Giannini
  Public Relations / Social Events / Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI)

• Vacant
  Contracting Out / Political Action

• Chris Szakacs
  Job Descriptions & Jurisdiction

Trustees:

• Sheeri-Lynn Hartman – Three (3) Year Term

• Jeff Shearer – Two (2) Year Term

• Melissa Bubley – One (1) Year Term

Sergeant-at-Arms:

• Wayne Toker

CUPE National Service Representative:

• Jamie Mellor