SEIU Canadian Council Convention

SEIU Canadian Council Convention, 2008 -  Halifax

A strong Local 2 BGPWU delegation led by President Cam Nelson attended its first ever SEIU Canada Convention on April 21 – 23 in Halifax. The Convention was highlighted by inspiring speeches from Stephen Lewis and our International Union President Andy Stern.

The delegates unanimously endorsed a new vision and plan of action for SEIU Canada during the next four years. The delegates amended the Canadian Constitution and more importantly established a new Atlantic, Western and Central Canadian Council representing all Canadian Locals outside Quebec and adopted an ambitious agenda for growth with a target of adding 60,000 new members during the next 5 years and for significantly increased political action.

A leadership team was elected for the new Council – Sister Sharleen Stewart, President Local 1, was acclaimed as our International Vice-President, Sister Barb Cape, President Local 308 our International Executive Board Member and our own Local 2 President Cam Nelson was endorsed as a candidate for International Executive Board on the Andy Stern slate for election at the International Union Convention in June.

Together they will form the Executive of the Council of Presidents for the AWCCC.