Bulletin
COMBINED UNITS – NOTICE OF BY-ELECTIONS – EXECUTIVE COUNCIL VACANT POSITIONS
May 7, 2026
To: All MoveUP Combined Units members with vacant EC areas
With our general executive councillor elections completed, we are now looking to fill the remaining vacant spots through by-elections.
The list of open positions is listed at the bottom of this email. If you work in one of electoral areas listed below and are interested in becoming an executive councillor, we encourage you to apply.
As an executive councillor in your workplace, you are the spokesperson for your union. You are a vital link between the membership and the elected leadership. You, along with other job stewards, speak for your fellow members in the day-to-day relations between our union and management. In addition, you attend five executive council meetings a year where you can participate in the direction and decision making of your union. You can find more detailed information on your role in the Executive Councillor Handbook which is available on the resources page for stewards and councillors of our website.
An instruction and nomination form are attached HERE.
To run for an executive councillor position, be a nominator for a candidate, or to vote for a candidate, you must be a member in good standing. In general, to be in good standing means that your union dues are up to date. Most members are up to date as your union dues are paid directly by your employer, but if you have taken a recent leave of absence (e.g. maternity, parental, long-term disability, etc.) then your dues may not have been covered during the time you were away. To check if you are in good standing, log on to your Member Portal account.
The following EC areas:
EC # 1420 – are members employed at BCIT Students’ Association, Ecojustice, NDP BC, Greenpeace Vancouver, David Suzuki Foundation, BC Youth Climate Corp. and Salal Foundation.
1 vacant position – 1420
EC # 1426 – are members employed at IUOE Local 115, IUOE Local 115 Training Association, Bakery Workers Union Local 468, BC Professional Fire Fighters Association & Burn Fund, Brewery, Winery & Distillery Workers, Canadian Merchant Service Guild, Capilano University Faculty Association, CEP Local 525 G, CEP Local 601, CMAW Bargaining Council, IAM Lodge 764, IAM Lodge 250, IAMAW Lodge 140-Quebec, IBEW Local 213, IBEW Local 213 Joint Training Comm, IBEW Local 1003, IBEW Local 213 Welfare Plan, IBEW Local 258, IBEW Local 993, ILWU Marine Section 400, ILWU Local 502, New Westminster & District Labour Council, Vancouver & District Labour Council, Vancouver Community College Faculty Association, Surrey Firefighters and BC Ferry and Marine Workers Union (Admin).
1 vacant position – 1426
EC # 1429 – #1431 – are members employed at BC Transit.
2 vacant positions – 1431 / 1432
Nomination form received for 1432 – separate bulletin sent.
EC #1445 – are members employed at Canadian Freightways Ltd. (TST-CF)
1 vacant position – 1445
EC # 1448 – #1453 – are members employed at Capilano University.
3 vacant positions – 1451 / 1452 / 1453
EC # 1463 – are members employed at ISCU-First West Credit Union Mill Bay, Duncan Trunk Road, Duncan Head Office and Lake Cowichan, Westland Insurance Lake Cowichan, Mill Bay and Nanaimo and Ladysmith and District Credit Union.
1 vacant position – 1463
EC # 1468 – are members employed at Berlitz Canada Inc., The Reach Gallery Museum, Victoria Bug Zoo and Vancouver Musicians Association.
1 vacant position – 1468
EC # 1472 – are members employed at VantageOne Credit Union Vernon Main, North Vernon, Armstrong and Arrow Lake and Working Ventures Insurance.
1 vacant position -1472
EC # 1478 – are members employed at Hastings Racecourse.
1 vacant position – 1478
EC # 1479 – are members employed at Gateway Casinos & Entertainment Ltd. (Penticton & Langley) and Starlight Casinos.
1 vacant position -1479
EC # 1480 – are members employed at Catalyst Paper Port Alberni, Konica Minolta Canada, Kruger Products New Westminster and Queensborough, Tree Island Industries Ltd., Schneider Electric and Xylem Water Solutions.
1 vacant position – 1480
EC # 1542 – 1544 – are members employed TransLink.
1 vacant position – 1544
EC # 1555 – are members employed at Yellow Pages Group.
1 vacant position – 1555
If you need further information, please email returningofficer@moveuptogether.ca or call the union office at 604-299-0378.
In Solidarity,
Sarah Mak
MoveUP Deputy Returning Officer