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Of Note: This news item is archived content from UFCW Canada Local 1000A.
Local 1000A and UFCW Canada Local 206 merged on May 1, 2016 to form UFCW Canada Local 1006A.


IntlConResults2013The polls for the election of delegates to attend the UFCW International Convention came to a close on Thursday April 25. Thanks to all those who participated in the nomination and election process.

The UFCW International Convention is held every five years and will take place in Chicago from Monday, August 12 to Friday, August 16, 2013.

At convention, elected delegates will, elect international union officers; debate and set the UFCW’s goals, priorities and policies, and review and consider amendments to the international constitution.

UFCW Canada Local 1000A is eligible to send 25 delegates. By virtue of their positions, the President and Secretary Treasurer are automatic delegates to convention.

In addition to President Pearl Sawyer and Secretary Treasurer Tony Soares, the following 23 members have been elected as delegates to attend the convention.


Sebastian Aguanno
Kevin Bacon
Kevin Benn
Caroline Brisebois
Bob Brown
Alfredo Di Febo
Mary-Joe Eaton
Glacier Effs-Samuel
Ahmad Gaied
Pred Gajic
Donna German
Dan Gilbert

Jackie Graticola
Ray Hill
Evelyn Incillo
Gord Knowles
David Mallen
Kyle McGreal
Cindy Mueller
Diana O'Brien
Penny Paulley
Andy Rostoks
Kathy White