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Elections

The Election Committee runs all elections in our Local. They are responsible for ensuring that nominations and voting are run in a fair and equitable manner, in keeping with the guidelines in our By-Laws and the Unifor National Constitution. They are also responsible for ensuring that candidates are eligible to serve, and follow the rules for campaigning.

Notice of Unifor Local 5555 By-Election

Nominations are now open and will close on August 28th at noon. If an election is required details will be shared at the close of nominations.
 
The following positions will be open for election:
 
Trustee: Executive Board position open to all Unifor 5555 members
 
Unit 1 Steward (10 vacancies) Unit 1 members are eligible for nominations and election to this position. 
 
Unit 3 Chairperson: (1  vacancy) Unit 3 Members are eligible for nomination and election to this position.

Unit 5 Vice-Chairperson (1 vacancy) Unit 5 members are eligible for nominations and election to this position. 

Unit 5 Steward (5 positions) Unit 5 members are eligible for nominations and election to this position.

 
Nomination forms are available below.  If you need further information please contact the Elections Committee.

Electronic Nomination Form:

Trustee Nomination Form

Trustee Nomination Form
Name
Name
First Name
Last Name

Unit 1 Steward Nomination Form

Unit 1 Steward Nomination Form
Name
Name
First Name
Last Name

Unit 3 Chair Nomination Form

Unit 3 Chair Nomination Form
Name
Name
First Name
Last Name

Unit 5 Positions Nomination Form

You may only run for one of the Unit 5 positions

Unit 5 Nomination Form
Name
Name
First Name
Last Name
Position for Nomination

Unifor 5555 Paper Nomination Form 2026

Elected 2025-2027 Representatives

Role Descriptions

For more details and/or JDs please reach out to the elections committee.

Responsible for overseeing all operations of the Local

Responsible for Job Descriptions, Communications, Bargaining, and assisting the President as needed.

Responsible for overseeing the Finances of the Local

Responsible for minutes, meetings, and as a Table Officer of the Union

Responsible for oversight of the Financial Secretary, reviewing the audit, assisting in general financial policy

Responsible for the New Member Orientation

Responsible for maintaining order and decorum at meetings.

Responsible for Health & Safety issues for the Local

Responsible for representing all members within the Bargaining Unit, ensuring their rights and entitlements under the Collective Agreement are carried out. Chief Steward, and bargaining committee member for their Bargaining Unit

Responsible for assisting the Unit Chairperson as needed.

A member of the bargaining committee for the Bargaining Unit, outside of bargaining, the workplace committee assists the Unit Chairperson as needed. Workplace/Bargaining Committee members are also stewards – if you nominate yourself for this position you are also nominating yourself as a steward.

First point of contact for members in the Bargaining Unit.

Representative dedicated to representing the interests of the skilled trades workers in Unit 5

Delegate to the Constitutional Convention

Delegate to Canadian Council

Delegate to ORC

Delegate to ETOP