Appointed in 2019, George Bouchard has been employed as a national servicing representative with the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) since 2010. Coming from the airline division of CUPE, he has the opportunity to service locals in all 5 of the union's sectors, primarily focusing on the negotiations, arbitrations and general grievance handling. He was previously a member of the Social Services Appeal Board of Manitoba.

Appointed in 2021, Marie Buchan is the secretary treasurer for United Food and Commercial Workers Union, Local No. 832 (UFCW L832), in Winnipeg. UFCW L832 represents over 18,000 members of the private sector in over 130 different workplaces across the Province. As secretary treasurer, Ms. Buchan is responsible for all financial aspects of UFCW L832. She began her career with UFCW L832 in 2002. She came on staff as a relieve representative, becoming a permanent, full-time union representative in March 2003. In the same month, in addition to her appointment as a L832 full-time union representative, she was elected to the executive board of the UFCW Canadian Council. Ms. Buchan has also been the Manitoba representative for the UFCW Canada Youth Committee and the UFCW Canada Women’s Advisory Board. She was the local’s director of servicing for four years before moving into the negotiation’s department in 2012. After four years as a full-time negotiator and executive assistant to the president, Ms. Buchan moved into her role as director of operations. As Director of Operations, she oversaw all staff and overall operations of the locals 3 offices & 2 training centres in the Province. In June of 2021, Ms. Buchan was elected by acclimation to the role of Secretary Treasurer.

Ms. Buchan also represents UFCW L832 as a member of the Manitoba Federation of Labour Executive Council. She currently aits as a trustee for a variety of health and welfare benefit plans and is on the Manitoba Blue Cross board of directors.

Appointed in 2015, Abs Diza has been employed with Workers United Canada Council since 2006, and is currently a regional union representative. Ms. Diza is also currently an officer of the Manitoba Federation of Labour Executive Council.

Appointed in 2019, Greg Flemming is the executive director of the University of Manitoba Faculty Association, where he is active in grievance handling, collective bargaining, and the governance of the association. He received his Doctor of Philosophy from York University in 2015, where he was a tutor and member of the Canadian Union of Public Employees.

Appointed in 2019, Dee Gillies is an experienced organizer, negotiator, and employee representative in grievances and arbitrations. She served as the executive director of the Winnipeg Association of Public Service Officers (WAPSO) until her retirement in 2018. Prior to that she was an international representative for the International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers (IFTPTE), and board member of the Telecommunications Employees Association of Manitoba (TEAM).

Appointed in 2016, Tom Henderson works at the Manitoba Nurses Union (MNU) as a labour relations officer with a specialty in workplace, safety and health, as well as working in labour relations, since 2002. Prior to working with the MNU, he was employed in the private sector within the aerospace industry and has held a number of leadership roles including local union president, bargaining committee chairperson, and local union discussion leader. As a labour relations officer, Mr. Henderson deals with grievance arbitrations, collective bargaining and the delivery of specific membership training needs as required. He is a certified health and safety professional and provides the MNU, and its leadership, with workplace safety and health advice. He also handles files related to workplace safety and health with employers, where MNU represents nurses.

Appointed in 2018, Janet Kehler has both Bachelors of Arts and Social Work degrees and began her career in child protection, going on to serve as manager of Emergency Services for the Province of Manitoba. In 2006, she took on the role as staff representative with the Manitoba Government and General Employees’ Union (MGEU), where she was responsible for negotiating collective agreements, bringing grievances forward, and other member services. She went on to manage a team of staff representatives before assuming her current position as the MGEU director of Member Services. As director, Ms. Kehler oversees various components of the service continuum, including several teams of staff representatives, the MGEU’s resource centre, and its legal department.

Nancy Kerr was appointed to the Manitoba Labour Board in 2022. Prior to retiring, Nancy served The Manitoba Teachers’ Society as a staff officer in the Teacher Welfare Department from 2002 to 2018, including four years as the Winnipeg Teachers’ Association Business Agent. She has extensive experience in collective bargaining, grievance handling, maternity/parental leaves, and international programs. Prior to becoming a staff officer, she taught high school chemistry and physics for 13 years, during which time she was heavily involved in her local teacher association. She has a Bachelor of Science (4 yr.) from the University of Winnipeg, and a Bachelor of Education and Post Baccalaureate Certificate in Education from the University of Manitoba.

Appointed in 2016, Marc Lafond has been employed as business manager and financial secretary of the International Union of Operating Engineers of Manitoba, Local 987 (IUOE) since 2011. Previous to his employment with the IUOE, he was the executive director of OETIM Inc. a crane, heavy equipment and safety training facility from 2006 - 2011, and was a Red Seal mobile crane operator for 1997 - 2006. He currently serves as a trustee on several pension and health and welfare boards and the Workers Compensation Board. He is a graduate of the University of Manitoba Labour Studies Program.

Appointed in 2018, Diane Mark, prior to retirement in 2020, worked for the Manitoba Government and General Employees’ Union where she held the manager, member services position. Prior to the manager position she was a senior staff representative. Ms. Mark had been involved in servicing, facilitating, grievance handling, collective bargaining as well as participated in arbitration hearings. Ms. Mark had represented members in every sector; Civil Service, Crown Corporations, healthcare and labour relations. Ms. Mark graduated from the University of Manitoba Labour Program and attended Queen’s University Industrial Relations – Negotiation Skills, as well as NUPGE Leadership School.

Appointed in 2020, Sandra Oakley was employed by the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) from 1982 to 2013. She dealt with negotiations, grievances, arbitrations, mediations and other labour relations issues during her employment with CUPE and was regional director from 2002 to 2013. She is a graduate of the University of Manitoba and the Labour College of Canada.

Appointed in 2022, Mr. Paci is currently an independent labour relations consultant with a career in collective bargaining spanning thirty-seven years. Until his retirement in 2021, he was employed by the Manitoba Teachers’ Society (MTS) and held various positions ranging from Economic Analyst to Assistant General Secretary. He represented numerous MTS locals in collective bargaining, as well as through conciliation and interest arbitration, and has acted as an advocate for individual members in personnel matters. Mr. Paci was also employed by the Manitoba Medical Association. He holds a Master of Arts degree in Economics from the University of Manitoba.

Appointed in 2018, Tony Sproule is currently employed as an international representative with the United Steel, Paper and Forestry, Rubber, Manufacturing, Energy, Allied Industrial and Service Workers International Union (USW) since 2006. As the area supervisor of staff representatives, he deals primarily with grievance arbitration matters, collective bargaining, organizing, member education and facilitating of the USW constitution within the Province of Manitoba.

Appointed to the Board in 2020, Mr. Stankevicius served as the General Secretary of The Manitoba Teachers’ Society (MTS) retiring in August 2020. Prior to that he worked as a Teacher Welfare Staff Officer for MTS and more recently as the Assistant General Secretary for MTS. Mr. Stankevicius has been a public school teacher since 1986 and has served in many capacities as his union’s representative in various committees, including workplace safety and health and disability benefits plan committees. Mr. Stankevicius’s practice includes extensive collective bargaining experience for his local teacher union and other provincial teacher local affiliates. He has earned his Bachelor of Commerce (Hons.) degree from the University of Manitoba and his Bachelor of Education degree from the University of Alberta.

Appointed in 2015, Glenn Tomchak has held positions in International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, Local 1953 executive since 1984; including six years as chief steward and 19 years as president, dealing with grievance arbitration matters, collective bargaining and shop issues. In March 2015, he was elected as the directing business representative for District 181. Mr. Tomchak has worked at Motor Coach Industries for over 30 years