Elections

Election Results – December 2025

The winner of the 2nd Vice President position is Jeff Theis!

Congratulations to Jeff and we thank all candidates for a fair and honest campaign! 

2026 Executive

Table Officers:

Alan Bohle – President
Erwin Marbella – 1st Vice President
Jeff Theis– 2nd Vice President
Ann Forget – Treasurer
Bryan Shain – Recording Secretary
Leanne Opheim – Grievance Chair

Mitch Unrau – Membership Officer

Executive:

Roger Corpuz Jr. & Rene Jacob – Caretakers/BST
Lisa Shiffman – Library
Peter Tahn and Russ Banda – Technicians, Security, Stores Area Rep
Bobbie Genereux, Cheyenne Jones, Lois MacPherson-Grant and Lana Schuler– Clerical Area Reps
Diana Casimiro – Culinary Services
Mike Klassen – Trades, Steam Plant and Kinesiology
Matt Walker – Herdsman, Horticulture and Grounds
Jennifer Montague – Student Employee
Nathanial Oluwole – USSU
Bev Monson – Prairie Swine

This is the first time in many years that we have had a full Executive so thank you to everyone who has taken the leap to get involved and we look forward to working with you all in the next year!

Just a reminder that the 2nd VP forum is today at 12 pm in ARTS 101 or online. Come out and meet your candidates! Election starts at 4 pm today and ends at 4 pm tomorrow! Good luck to everyone nominated!

CUPE 1975 Host is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: 2nd VP Forum

Time: Dec 17, 2025 11:30 AM Saskatchewan

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Due to our 2nd VP winning the 1st VP election, we are having a by-election for the 2nd Vice President position.  The election will take place on December 17 & 18, 2025.  Please note that the election will be ENTIRELY online.  There will be no in-person voting.  Voting will be from December 17th at 4:00 pm to 4 pm on Decmber 18th. Please watch for an email to your USask account from “Election Runner” closer to that date to vote!

Results will be announced online on December 18th at 4:15 pm.

Here are your candidates:

2nd Vice President:

• Dorian Accleton
• Ryan Heisler
• Jeff Theis

Please see the campaign posters below.

We will be holding an election forum on December 17, 2025 at 12 pm in ARTS 101 where each candidate will make an opening statement and be available to answer questions from the membership.  The forums will be in person and virtual.

We wish all candidates good luck and hope for a respectful and fair election.

We still have an opening for a Trustee. If you would like to find out more about this position or to put your name in, contact the office for more information.

Election Results – November 2025

1st Vice President: Erwin Marbella
Treasurer: Ann Forget

Membership Officer: Mitch Unrau

Congratulations to the winners and a warm welcome to our new Executive! 

A huge thank you to Jeff Theis for his dedication and years of service in his role as Treasurer.  Your contribution to the union was invaluable. We also say goodbye to Donna Smandych, Ryan Heisler, Ted Toporowski and Jeff Van de Voord from our Executive.  They will all be missed.

2026 Executive

Alan Bohle – President
Erwin Marbella – 1st Vice President
Vacant – 2nd Vice President
Ann Forget – Treasurer
Bryan Shain – Recording Secretary
Leanne Opheim – Grievance Chair

Mitch Unrau – Membership Officer

Roger Corpuz Jr. and Rene Jacob – Caretakers/BST Lisa Shiffman – Library
Peter Tahn and Russ Banda – Technicians, Security, Stores Area Rep
Cheyenne Jones, Bobbie Genereux and Tanis Skjeie – Clerical Area
Diana Casimiro – Culinary Service Matt Walker – Grounds, Herdspersons & Horticulture Mike Klassen – Trades, Steam Plant and Kinesiology

Nathanial Oluwole – USSU Bev Monson – Prairie Swine

We will be having a by-election for the 2nd Vice President position that is now vacant.  Nominations are now open until December 3, 2025. Contact the office for a nomination form.

Two more Area Rep meetings: Food Services and Stores/Security/Technicians have been scheduled. There are also the Clericals and BST/Caretakers meetings coming up as well!

This is a great way to get involved with the union and to have your voice be heard! Contact the office with any questions.

Please join us for our Candidates’ Forums in November. Each candidate will make an opening statement, take questions from our members and then give a closing statement.  This event will be in person and online.  A Zoom link is attached, if needed. 

We encourage you to attend to get to know your candidates.

Elections are being held for the following positions:

1st VICE PRESIDENT:

• Dorian Accleton
• Erwin Marbella

FORUM WILL BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 19, 2025 AT 12 PM IN ARTS 102

CUPE 1975 Host is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: 1st Vice President Candidates’ Forum
Time: Nov 19, 2025 11:30 AM Saskatchewan
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TREASURER:

• Ann Forget
• Jeff Theis

FORUM WILL BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 21, 2025 AT 12 PM IN ARTS 210

CUPE 1975 Host is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: Treasurer Candidates’ Forum

Time: Nov 21, 2025 11:30 AM Saskatchewan

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MEMBERSHIP OFFICER:

• Mitch Unrau
• Jeff Van de Voord

FORUM WILL BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 24, 2025 AT 12 PM IN THORV 128

CUPE 1975 Host is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: Membership Officer Forum

Time: Nov 24, 2025 11:30 AM Saskatchewan

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Area Rep meeting for Grounds/Herdsperson/Horticulture is today!

Greetings CUPE 1975 members! 

It’s that time of year again!  We are holding elections for our available Table Officer positions and Membership Officer position on November 24 & 25, 2025.  Please note that the election will be ENTIRELY online.  There will be no in-person voting.  Voting will be from November 24th at 4:00 pm to 4 pm on November 25th. Please watch for an email to your USask account from “Election Runner” closer to that date to vote!

Results will be announced at the AGM on November 25th at 5 pm in HLTH 1A03 following the election.

Elections will be held for the following positions:

1st Vice President:

• Dorian Accleton
• Erwin Marbella

Treasurer:

• Ann Forget
• Jeff Theis

Membership Officer:

• Brian Deschamps
• Mitch Unrau
• Jeff Van de Voord

Please see the campaign posters below.

We will be holding election forums for each position where each candidate will make an opening statement and be available to answer questions from the membership.  The forums will be in person and virtual. Stay tuned for those announcements!

We wish all candidates good luck and hope for a respectful and fair election.

CUPE 1975 will once again be conducting its yearly elections in November. The positions up for election this year are 1st Vice-President, Treasurer and Membership Officer. The Table Officer positions are two-year terms and the Membership Officer is a one year term.

Anyone wishing to run for one of these positions will need to submit a nomination form, which is available at our CUPE 1975 office (Rm 21, McLean Hall) or attached below .  Please submit the completed form to our office on or before 4:00 pm on Monday, October 27, 2025. Our office hours are 9-4 pm daily or you can submit via email at office@cupe1975.com.

All the Area Rep positions are up for election each year as well. Stay tuned for more information on area meetings that will be coming. There will also be Candidate forums for the Table Officer positions.

This is an excellent opportunity to get involved with the union. All training is provided and any time away from work is covered by the union.

Anyone seeking additional information can contact the CUPE 1975 office at (306) 966-7015.