E-Board Changes

Written by Local 793 Staff

A number of changes were made recently to the union’s executive board. Bob McQueen retired as Southwestern Ontario area supervisor and executive board member on Jan. 31 and Robbie Hierons resigned as Sarnia business rep and auditor on Jan. 15. As a result of the vacancies on the executive board, an officers meeting was held […]

A number of changes were made recently to the union’s executive board.
Bob McQueen retired as Southwestern Ontario area supervisor and executive board member on Jan. 31 and Robbie Hierons resigned as Sarnia business rep and auditor on Jan. 15.
As a result of the vacancies on the executive board, an officers meeting was held Feb. 11.
In accordance with the union’s Constitution and Local 793’s bylaws, a vote was held and the officers voted unanimously to appoint Steve Booze as our newest executive board member to take the position vacated by Bob McQueen.
The officers also voted to appoint business rep Robert Taddei as an auditor to replace Robbie Hierons. Robert had been a trustee.
Meanwhile, business manager Mike Gallagher has appointed Steve Booze as area supervisor for Southwestern Ontario to replace Bob McQueen. Steve had been a business rep in Windsor.

Changes Announced to Executive Board

Written by Local 793 Staff

Local 793 business manager Mike Gallagher has announced a number of changes to the executive of the union. The changes were prompted by the resignation of financial secretary John W. Anderson who is leaving to take up a new position and challenge as an administrator at Global Benefits. A meeting of the union officers was […]

ExecutiveLocal 793 business manager Mike Gallagher has announced a number of changes to the executive of the union.
The changes were prompted by the resignation of financial secretary John W. Anderson who is leaving to take up a new position and challenge as an administrator at Global Benefits.
A meeting of the union officers was held Jan. 3 to appoint a replacement.
In accordance with Article XXIV, Subdivision 1, Section F of the union’s Constitution and Article VII of Local 793’s bylaws, the officers voted unanimously to appoint Rick Kerr as financial secretary. He had been vice-president.
The officers also voted to:

  • Appoint Joe Dowdall as vice-president. He had been recording-corresponding secretary.
  • Appoint Brian Alexander as recording-corresponding secretary. He had been an executive board member.
  • Appoint David Turple as an executive board member.

Following is the executive of the union:
Business Manager
 – Mike Gallagher
President
 – Joe Redshaw
Vice President
 – Joe Dowdall
Treasurer
 – Alex Law
Financial Secretary 
- Rick Kerr
Recording-Corresponding Secretary
 – Brian Alexander
Executive Board
 – Dave Turple, Bill Boyle, Joel Collens, Ron Hillis, Bob McQueen, Robert Turpin
Auditors
 – Steve Deady, Robbie Hierons, John Monti
Trustees
 – Andre Chenier, Jonathan Sprung, Robert Taddei
Guard
 – Shane McComb
Conductor
 – Brad Sisler