2024 Vice-President election: ICBC

The vice-president from the ICBC group will be elected by the delegates belonging to that constituency at the 2024 MoveUP Convention on Saturday, September 14, 2024.

Online voting takes place on the Member Portal beginning at 7:30 a.m. and ending at 9 a.m. on Saturday, September 14, 2024.

Candidates for Vice-President

Brian Martens

For 16 of his 18 years at ICBC, Brian Martens has been fully committed to our union and its members. His experience is unparalleled from Job Steward, Executive Council member, Executive Board member and Acting Union Representative. He has served on every committee at MoveUP with passion and integrity. Whether it’s advocating for health and safety, tackling workload challenges, or standing up for you during collective bargaining, Brian always puts members first. There is no one with more experience, or qualifications to lead ICBC’s members into the future than Brian. He is a proud graduate of the Labour College of Canada and an Ardell Brophy Award recipient for his leadership and dedication to working people. Brian is the right choice, the only choice, to lead our future at ICBC. Vote Brian Martens for VP.

Dimitri Ossinsky

Over the last several weeks, I have reflected on the important decision we will soon make together. I believe our members are hungry for change, and my role in this campaign is to spell out exactly what that change will look like if I am elected.

My campaign will focus on three key pillars: transparent & accountable union governance, active member engagement & protection, and comprehensive & collaborative bargaining. The foundation of these pillars is job security for our members by keeping ICBC public.

I’ve never asked those in power for permission to create change; I’ve asked our members what change they need and worked tirelessly to make it happen.

As your next Vice President, my priority will always be you. The success of my tenure will be measured by my ability to embolden and empower our members to be the change they want to see.

Note: Biographies are supplied directly be candidates and are not edited in any way. The word limit is 150. Biographies that exceed 150 words have been cut off at the 150-word mark.

Voting instructions for Convention delegates

The election will conducted on the MoveUP Member Portal. Please be sure you can log in to the Member Portal before arriving at Convention. If you require assistance during Convention, bring your MoveUP member ID with you. If you do not have your membership ID reach out, please fill out the form at moveuptogether.ca/membernumber prior to Convention.

A laptop will be available at the MoveUP Convention registration area to cast your vote for your vice-president should you require it.

The election results will be announced shortly after balloting closes.