There are a number of current steward vacancies to fill (approximately 21), so we are running a steward by-election. The term of office is from April 10, 2025 to May 29, 2026.
Stewards are nominated and elected by members of their campus location. The steward nomination form is linked here. If an equal or smaller number of stewards are nominated per campus than allotted, stewards will be acclaimed. The acclaimed or elected stewards constitute the Local Executive Committee (LEC), which meets approximately eight times per year. If a steward election is needed, you will receive another notice for an April by-election.
The number of stewards is determined by the number of union members on each campus. For the upcoming term, the number of vacancies (of eligible total number of stewards) are as follows:
- Pembroke: 1 (of 3)
- Perth: 1 (of 1)
- Woodroffe: 19 (of 51)
Good Reasons to Run for Steward:
1. No experience is necessary: your learning will be supported by experienced members on the Local Executive, to whom you can refer any concerns. We also offer in-house training opportunities.
2. Being a steward is not a major time commitment: minimally, one 2-hour meeting per month (8x per academic year) and availability to answer or refer your colleagues’ questions. Beyond that, your level of involvement is up to you.
3. Stewards are actively involved in Local decision-making: stewards shape the political path for our Local.
4. Being a steward is informative: at our monthly meetings, you will hear from other stewards what is going on in other parts of the college.
5. As a steward, you will assist in building a strong voice to advocate for faculty.
Completed nomination forms must be sent to comms@locallines.org by 12 noon on Thursday, April 3, 2025.
In solidarity,
Sophie Shamoon
OPSEU / SEFPO Staff Representative
Local 415 Election Officer