Delegates to the 2026 UHEW National Triennial Convention will elect officers to serve a three-year term. The elections will take place during Convention proceedings in accordance with the UHEW By-Laws.
Members in good standing are invited to submit nominations for the following positions:
Positions to be Filled
- National President
- National Vice-President
- PSAC National Human Rights Representative (for UHEW)
- Council Members (by geographical area, from east to west)
- Alternate to Council Members (by geographical area, from east to west)
Eligibility and Nominations deadline
Nominations open on July 6, 2026.
All UHEW members in good standing are eligible to be nominated for elected office.
Nominations must be submitted in writing using the official Nomination Form and must include the signature of a nominator and a seconder. Both the nominator and seconder must be accredited delegates at the 2026 UHEW National Triennial Convention.
Nominees must indicate their acceptance of nomination on the Nomination Form.
All Nomination Forms must be received by 12:00 pm (ADT) on Tuesday, August 18, 2026.
Nominees will be granted three (3) minutes to address the Convention delegates.
Candidates not attending the 2026 UHEW National Triennial Convention may have their nominator or seconder speak on their behalf.
Submission of Nominations
Completed forms must be submitted by email to: cong2026conv@uhew-stse.ca.
Resources
Detailed information regarding the nomination and election process is available in the Election and Campaign Procedures Guide.
