Executive Committee
The Executive Committee is the principal administrative body of Local 960. It consists of the President, the Vice-President, the Secretary-Treasurer and
the Recording Secretary. They are elected by the membership by secret ballot vote every two (2) years.

What We Do
The Committee conducts the business of the Local on a daily basis. It makes the decisions and takes the action necessary to protect the work-related interests of the members, all in accordance with the Local's By-laws and the National CUPE Constitution.

The Committee works closely with the rest of the elected positions to ensure that all members' views are heard and their concerns addressed. 

Teresa Gawman, President
She/Her/Hers

 I have worked as a Teen Librarian since 2005 (in multiple library systems) and I have a genuine passion and enthusiasm for library services. I have served on the social committee for two (2) years and thoroughly enjoyed being a steward. I am passionate about worker’s rights and look forward to getting more education and fighting for our rights.

Nicole Adams, Vice President
​She/Her/Hers

Personal statement coming soon!

Andrea Silva, Secretary Treasurer
​She/Her/Hers

Oshawa born and raised, Andrea's first job at the Oshawa Public Libraries was in 1994 at the Jess Hann Branch.  Since then she's worked at every branch - at least for a few days - but prefers to call McLaughlin Branch home (at least for now).
 
Andrea has served her Union for most of her Library career in the positions of Recording Secretary, Treasurer, Steward, Trustee, and President, as well as being on the Bargaining Committee as a Member-at-Large. Andrea is thrilled to be serving the members again and is looking forward to a productive couple of years in the Treasurer position.

Olivia Henry, Recording Secretary​
​She/Her/Hers

Olivia has been an part time employee at the Oshawa Public Libraries since 2017. She usually spends most of her shifts at the McLaughlin Branch.

Olivia has been active in the Union for most of her time at the Library. She has been a Steward, and currently is Recording Secretary, Webmaster, and a Health and Safety Committee Member. 

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