Executive Bios

Hailing from the Ottawa region, Jeff serves as the Chair of the Unifor National Telecommunications Industry Council, bringing over two decades of experience within the organization. Since 2000, he has contributed as a Bell Canada Cable Repair Technician, initially joining the Bell Craft Bargaining team as a young worker and subsequently returning to the negotiating table in 2016. Beyond his technical role, Jeff has actively engaged in union activities, serving on the local union taskforce team, spearheading various events, rallies, and initiatives to enhance membership involvement across the Ottawa and Seaway region. Additionally, he has played a pivotal role as the election team coordinator for multiple provincial and federal elections in the Ottawa area. Recently re-elected as the Vice Chair of the Ontario Communications Council, Jeff represents members across six bargaining units associated with Bell Canada, spanning 27 Locals throughout the province. Furthermore, his commitment extends beyond provincial borders, having served as a delegate to the Quebec Council of the OCC for numerous years. Jeff's unwavering dedication lies in advocating for the advancement of rights and working conditions, not only within the telecommunications sector but for all workers across Canada.

Mike is the current President of Local 2S, bringing over two decades of union experience and a strong commitment to representing workers’ rights. Having served as Vice-President for four years, Mike’s leadership journey within Local 2S has been defined by his dedication to advocating for the needs and concerns of his fellow union members.

Before becoming president, Mike represented his brothers and sisters as Chief Steward at 140 1st Ave in Saskatoon for five years, where he played a key role in addressing workplace issues and ensuring fairness. With 11 years of experience in craft roles and five years in clerical positions, Mike has a well-rounded understanding of the diverse needs of workers across multiple sectors.

Throughout his 21-year career, Mike has cultivated strong relationships within the union movement, and his passion for workers' rights continues to drive his work. In addition to his role as President of Local 2S, he serves as the Vice-Chair of the Unifor Telecommunications Industry Council, where he advocates for telecommunications workers at a broader level.

Mike’s leadership is built on transparency, solidarity, and an unwavering dedication to improving the lives of those he represents.

With over 30 years of experience at Bell Canada Nicole Beard has been a dedicated and influential voice in the telecommunications industry. As a Bell Canada Clerical employee, she has spent more than a decade in union leadership. Nicole has held several positions in her local union including serving as Chief Steward for Unifor Local 6006 since 2019. Nicole’s commitment to employee rights and advocacy is evident in her leadership roles including as mobilization prime during the Bell Canada Clerical bargaining in 2017 and 2021 campaigns.

Nicole is a passionate advocate for pay equity and diversity. As a member of the Bell Canada Pay Equity Committee, she works diligently to ensure fair compensation across the organization. She also chairs the Women’s committee and serves as the BIWOC committee for her local, championing initiatives that promote inclusivity and support underrepresented groups within the workforce. As a graduate of the PEL Leadership program, Nicole continues to grow in her leadership capabilities while making significant contributions to the betterment of her colleagues. She is also the current Secretary of the Telco Industry Council where she plays a key role in shaping policy and advancing the interests of workers in the telecommunications sector.

Michelle is a Bell Clerical Worker with 31 years of seniority. She is also proudly, the Secretary-Treasurer of Unifor Local 6008 representing Bell Clerical workers in the GTA and has been the Treasurer of Telco Industry Council since 2023. Numbers are her thing ;)

Une résidente de la ville de Québec, a débuté sa carrière chez Bell en 2007 au service à la clientèle. Elle occupe actuellement le poste de secrétaire archiviste à la section locale 6003, une section locale composée. Elle est vice-présidente de l’unité Bell Bureau et groupe connexe. Membre de la base du Conseil industriel des télécommunications depuis 2019, Jessica est aussi animatrice de discussions pour le service de l'éducation d'Unifor Québec, intervenante auprès des femmes et co-présidente du comité locale santé-sécurité.

Wendy has been the Secretary/Treasurer of Unifor Local 2289, representing Bell workers in Nova Scotia, since 2017. It has been my privilege to serve on the Bargaining Committee for our last round of bargaining, and welcome the challenge of bargaining with Bell again later this year. Serving you as a member-at-large on the Unifor Telecommunications Industry Council since 2022, I have worked hard to have our voices heard, both at the Industry and National level.

Cathy has been at SaskTel since 2005, starting out as a T1 Internet Support helpdesk agent. Since then, she has moved on to being a first-round hire in the new Business First Support Team, next moving into the craft world to learn data programming and troubleshooting and now supports outside and internal teams with T2 residential support.

At the Unifor Local 1-S level, she has held the position of Recording Secretary, Executive Director of Member Mobilization & OH&S, and an active member on several committees. At the National, she was a member of the Election Committee for the last Constitutional Convention and was an integral part of a successful Member-to-Member campaign in Saskatchewan.

She champions strong union values, OH&S for everyone and believes strongly in the power of organized people. Members are our strength!

Tracy has been employed with SaskTel for 30 years, and most of this time has been spent as a Union advocate. For over 20 years, Tracy has had many roles within Union leadership. She has served as Shop Steward, Group Rep, and Secretary for Unifor Local 2S. She also spent 6 years as the Unifor Saskatchewan Area Council President. She recently received her Unifor Discussion Leader training as well.

As a registered member of the Saskatchewan Metis Nation, Tracy’s main passion is for her Indigenous co-workers and Indigenous people in her community. For 6 years, Tracy was the Vice President of the Saskatchewan Federation of Labour’s Aboriginal Committee and was also a facilitator for the SFL’s course Unionism on Turtle Island. She is a huge advocate for helping people understand the myths and misconceptions that they may have about Indigenous people. In her spare time, she has participated in walks for MMIWG and Truth and ReconciliationShe attended the Shame on Bell rally held in Ottawa in the spring to represent our local and the national.

Shane started as a pool tech in Dartmouth in May of 2016, became Fulltime CST with a move to Bridgewater in February of 2021 , then to Truro in May 2021 , and is now based out of Elmsdale NS. He's currently on a temporary reassignment to cable repair to assist with maintenance and due to the number of copper thefts in our district. He's been the Young Worker Advocate on National Telco Industry Council since 2023 is a Chief Steward in District 2 and was a Shop Steward during his time in Dartmouth, Bridgewater and now Truro/Elmsdale.