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In November 2018, Barb became the first woman to be elected president of the Hospital Employees’ Union.

Trevor Davies is the Secretary-Treasurer of CUPE BC and is responsible for the Union’s administrative and financial operations. Prior to being elected to his current role, Trevor worked as the Occupational Health and Safety Advisor for the City of Colwood

Debra Merrier was elected Diversity Vice-President at the 2019 National Convention.

Kent Peterson was elected to CUPE’s National Executive Board as Regional Vice-President for Saskatchewan in April 2020. He was elected as CUPE Saskatchewan Secretary-Treasurer in March 2020.

Shireen Clark is the president of Local 374, representing municipalities and community services in Greater Victoria. Prior to being elected to her role, Shireen worked as senior accountant for the City of Colwood. As well as being a full-time president

Luc Cyr was elected trustee at the 2017 CUPE National Convention. He has worked for the City of Ottawa/OC Transpo as a garage supervisor for the past 13 years. Luc joined CUPE Local 5500 in 2008 and was elected secretary-treasurer in 2010, then president

Karen Ranalletta is general vice-president for the West on CUPE’s national executive board. She is a proud member of CUPE 2950, which represents over 1,500 clerical and library workers at the University of British Columbia. After serving as her local’s president for 8 years, Karen was elected president of CUPE BC in 2021—the first female president in 26 years. In addition to her work in the labour movement, Karen is passionate about the performing arts and sits on the board of the Greater Vancouver Professional Theatre Alliance.

Gina McKay is a LGBTQ2+, Métis, feminist, labour movement activist and leader engaged in the regional, national, and international labour movement. She is a proud working member on numerous equity and human rights committees including the Canadian Union