Leslie New Staff Rep.

Post date: Feb 15, 2011 4:28:40 PM

Important Announcement....

Leslie Dias appointed National Staff Representative

Category: Main News Room

Tuesday, February 01, 2011 - 12:00

We are sorry to announce that long time National Staff Representative, Carlo Levore, is battling a serious health issue and will need to take considerable time away from the workplace in order to focus on his health. Subsequently, CAW President Ken Lewenza has appointed Local 2002 President Leslie Dias as a CAW National Staff Representative. Leslie will be assigned to service the airline division until Carlo returns, at which point she will assume a new staff assignment.

As a National Staff Representative, Leslie will be involved in bargaining and servicing units, utilizing the CAW National’s resources by calling upon legal, economic and pension experts as required, throughout the bargaining process.

As per Local 2002 bylaw, Article 4.4.04:

In the event of a vacancy occurring in the office of President, the vacancy shall be filled in accordance with the following:

(a) if the vacancy is for more than 1 year, it shall be filled in accordance with Article 4.

(b) if the vacancy is for 1 year or less or is a temporary absence the Executive Vice-President will fill the vacancy.

Therefore, Executive Vice President, Jamie Ross will assume the role of Local