Executive Board
Harm Gill
Vice President
vicepresident@cupe1267.ca
Harm's role with the union is to represent the membership during labour management meetings, joint occupational health and safety criteria and to assist any member of the union.
After serving one term as a schedule A Shop Steward, Harm was elected as the Vice President in March of 2018. Harm has worked for the City since 1996 and has been working in Development Services as a Bylaw Officer for the past three years.
Marci Rangers
Treasurer
Marci is serving as your Treasurer on the Executive Board; she has held the position since 2012.
Marci is responsible for all of the financial aspects of the local including preparing the local's annual budget, presenting the monthly financial reports at regular membership meetings and preparing all of the information required by the Trustees for the annual audits. Marci is also the chair of the local's Budget Committee.
Marci has worked at the City of Mission since 2007 and currently works in the Finance Department.
Rimmi Purewal
Chief Shop Steward
Rimmi is serving her first term as a Chief Shop Steward after previously providing seven years of her dedicated service as Shop Steward for CUPE 1267. Rimmi brings a wealth of expertise in privacy and information, underlining her commitment to upholding the highest standards in handling sensitive matters. In her current role, Rimmi will chair the grievance committee and collaborate closely with the Executive Board and team of Shop Stewards to address questions, concerns, and grievances. Her excellent written and oral communication skills will greatly assist in ensuring the needs of our valued membership are met. Rimmi joined the City of Mission since 2014 and has served in various roles within Police Services. Since 2020, she has served as the Crime Prevention Coordinator.
Martina Rohde
Recording Secretary
Martina plays a crucial role as our Recording Secretary, ensuring that our union's operations are organized and transparent. She will attend all Executive Board, regular, and special meetings, accurately documenting the proceedings. Martina maintains detailed and impartial records, including financial and trustee reports, and presides over meetings in the absence of top officers.
In addition to recording and submitting bylaw changes to the National President, she handles correspondence, prepares agendas, and fulfills various administrative tasks. Martina is also responsible for updating the membership on correspondence and key matters. Her role ensures that all records are readily accessible for review by Trustees or auditors, contributing to the smooth and effective functioning of our union.
Sarah Palmer
Membership Officer
Sarah plays a key role in ensuring smooth and secure membership meetings. She manages access to meetings, allowing entry only to members in good standing and authorized officials. Sarah helps with attendance records and organizes meeting setups.
In the absence of the Recording Secretary, Sarah steps in to perform those duties.
Sarah maintains and updates the membership list, manages personnel files securely, and oversees office space and equipment needs. She orders and organizes meals for meetings and chairs the Membership Support Committee, reaching out to members dealing with various personal situations. Sarah reports these updates to the Executive Board and membership meetings, ensuring our community stays connected and supported.
Shop Stewards
Harleen Bath
Schedule A: harleenbath1@gmail.com
Stephen Blaschuk
Schedule B: steveblaschuk@gmail.com
Paul Peters
Schedule B: paulhenrypeters@yahoo.ca
Chad Klassen
Schedule B: chdklassen@yahoo.ca
Andrew McClelland
Schedule B: andrewmcclelland84@gmail.com