August 18th, 2023 by Chris Lawson

The last day of Convention was buzzing with excitement as elections were conducted.  Shimen Fayad was elected National President by acclamation as was National Vice President Marc Blanchard. Shimen Fayad begins her second term as […]

August 17th, 2023 by Chris Lawson

Day 2 of the 2023 UHEW National Convention was equally as busy as Day 1 with much convention business accomplished. Here’s a recap of the day’s highlights. NDP MP LISA MARIE BARRON SPEAKS ABOUT WORKING […]

August 16th, 2023 by Chris Lawson

The first in-person UHEW National Convention in six years got underway in Vancouver, BC today. Over 75 delegates gathered today to begin the important work of setting the direction for our union of the next […]

June 2nd, 2021 by admin

The UHEW Convention Committees have been appointed by UHEW National President Shimen Fayad. These Committees are meeting the week of May 31-June 3, 2021 to review all of the resolutions that have been submitted and […]

April 22nd, 2021 by admin

Convention Committees are the way that a National Convention manages and processes the many resolutions that are submitted to the Convention by Locals, Sub-Locals and the UHEW National Council. Convention Committees are established by the […]

March 24th, 2021 by admin

A Convention Resolution is the vehicle used by groups of members to establish principles or policies for the guidance of union activities for the period between Conventions. Any Locals, Sub-Locals and the National Council of […]

March 15th, 2021 by admin

The UHEW National Convention is the union’s supreme governing body. It takes place every three years and is the highlight of the democratic process within the union. The Convention is the forum where members vote […]