Over the past few weeks, UFCW Local 12R24 members across Ontario participated in nomination processes as part of the procedure for selecting their union officers.
The general chairperson of the election committee has advised that this process is now concluded. Having confirmed the eligibility of those who stood for nomination and noting that there are no contested positions, there will be no need to hold an election.
The following officers have been elected by acclamation to their respective positions:
President: John Nock
Secretary-Treasurer: Craig McDowell
Recorder: Danielle Haslip
Vice President; Region One Logistics: Jordan Trochimchuk
Vice President; Region One Retail: Kelli Avis
Vice President; Region Two Logistics: Andrew Stevens
Vice President; Region Two Retail: Jason Mellon
Vice President; Region Three Logistics: Kurt Snetsinger
Vice President; Region Three Retail: Ben Saucier
Vice President; Region Four Logistics: Rob Soule
Vice President; Region Four Retail: Andrian Conlon
Vice President; Region Five Logistics: Jay Lush
Vice President; Region Five Retail: Budd Roberts
Vice President; Region Six Logistics: Rob Howe
Vice President; Region Six Retail: Tony Santos
Vice President; Region Seven Logistics: Trish Pare
Vice President; Region Seven Retail: Tim Langley
The above noted candidates will assume their positions for a four-year term commencing in January 2026.
We wish to extend a heartfelt thanks to all UFCW Local 12R24 members who participated in this important process.
Background
A Notice of Election for Officers was mailed to each UFCW Local 12R24 member.
All nomination and election processes – including timelines, methods of notice, eligibility, and more – followed and are governed by the UFCW International Constitution and UFCW Local 12R24 By-Laws.
The election process was overseen by an election committee led by a general chairperson from the UFCW Canada National Office – Derek Johnstone, Special Assistant to the UFCW Canada National President.
Leadership Statements
"Thank you to so many of our UFCW Local 12R24 members who ensured their voices were heard during this election process," said UFCW Local 12R24 President John Nock. "This Executive Board is focused and determined for the next four years, as we work together to move forward to the future with strength while keeping a steady and consistent hand at the helm."
"As we go forward, we will continue prioritizing ongoing member engagement and participation, in order to build a union that leads by listening to members about the kind of union they want," continued Nock. "I am very grateful and humbled by the support of UFCW Local 12R24 members across Ontario in their continued confidence in this leadership."
"We want to congratulate all the UFCW Local 12R24 members who were nominated to serve as officers of their union: our union thrives upon the engagement and commitment of our members," said UFCW Local 12R24 Secretary-Treasurer Craig McDowell, "With this Executive Board, we are moving forward with steady knowledge and experienced leadership in developing initiatives that will benefit all UFCW Local 12R24 members."
"Our union's values lie in solidarity, strength, inclusion and most importantly: our members," said UFCW Local 12R24 Recorder Danielle Haslip. "We are fully committed to demanding fairness for Beer Stores workers across the province."