Dear Members,
The elections committee is pleased to announce the results of the 2026 spring election. We thank all members who stood for positions and those who participated through voting. We hope you will all continue to be active in the union over the coming year.
The CUPE 4207 executive for 2026 are:
President– Phil Wachel (acclaimed)
VP Unit 1– Mark Omiecinski (acclaimed)
VP Grad– Kendra-Lee Dupuis (elected)
VP Unit 1 Instructors– Nwakerendu (Kay) Waboso (elected)
VP Unit 2-3– Georgina Keller(acclaimed)
VP Unit 4– Rebecca LaRocca (acclaimed)
VP Unit 5– Christine Bellini (acclaimed)
Treasurer– Darrin Sunstrum (acclaimed)
Lead Steward Unit 1– Tracy Stewart (elected)
Lead Steward Unit 2-3– Donna Pearce (acclaimed)
Lead Steward Unit 4– Amanda Singer (acclaimed)
Lead Steward Unit 5– Diane Newman (acclaimed)
Recording Secretary– Karen Hofman (elected)
Membership Outreach Officer– Dan Barnowski (elected)
Equity Officer– Steph Kravcik (acclaimed)
Health & Safety Officer– Ben Johnson (elected)
The CUPE 4207 Deputy Health & Safety is:
Mark Omiecinski (elected)
The CUPE4207 elected delegates to the Niagara District CUPE Council are:
Dan Barnowski
Steph Kravcik
Nicole Lemieux
Phil Wachel
Stacyann Williams
The CUPE 4207 elected delegate to the Niagara Regional Labour Council is:
Steph Kravcik
All members are warmly invited to participate in CUPE 4207 committees. These committees play a critical role in supporting the work of the union.
-Benefits Committee
-Bylaws Committee
-Communications Committee
-Education Committee
-Environmental Justice Committee
-Equity Committee
-Health, Safety, and Wellness Committee
-Organizing Committee
-Stewards Council
-Social Committee
We encourage all members to complete the Member in Good Standing (MGS) form available on the CUPE4207 website. This process will allow you to vote in future elections and member meetings.
Once again, the election committee would like to thank you for your participation in this vital process.
In solidarity,
Your election committee
Alison Innes, Sandra Kroeker, Tanima Ferdous