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Telus Bargaining Committee Nomination Results and Election Details - Appendix B Craft or Clerical

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February 11, 2026
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Hello members,

 

The nomination process for the Telus Bargaining Committee is now complete. We are pleased to report that 2 members have put their names forward to serve on your committee from Appendix B Craft or Clerical. 

 

A message from each candidate is included with this email for your review. 

 

Please take a few moments to read this message carefully, it contains all the key details about the upcoming election and how you can participate. 

 

Voting Details 

You will receive your ballot and voting instructions by February 9, 2026. 

Each member will receive a unique Elector ID and password to access the online voting system. 

Please read the ballot email carefully, as it will include step-by-step voting instructions. 

Polling Times: 

  • Opens: Monday, February  9 at 8:00 a.m. (Eastern Time) 

  • Closes: Wednesday, February 11 at 4:00 p.m. (Pacific Time) 

 

The voting window spans several days to accommodate all time zones and shift schedules. You can vote from anywhere, as long as you have access to your voting email. 

 

Ballot Information 

  • Your ballot will list all candidates you are eligible to vote for. 

  • You must vote for a candidate or choose to abstain. 

  • Results will be published shortly after the polls close. 

 

Committee Representation 

To ensure fair representation, the top candidates will be selected from within each Appendix outlined below: 

  • 1 Craft member from Appendix A  

  • 1 Clerical member from Appendix A or C  

  • 1 Craft or Clerical member from Appendix B  

 

This structure reflects the composition of our membership while ensuring we bring the strongest possible team forward. The President also retains the right to appoint a member-at-large if needed to support the process. 

 

Need Help Voting? 

If you have trouble voting or do not receive your ballot, please contact the Union Office: 



Phone: 604-437-8601 

Email: contact@usw1944.ca  

 

On Monday February 9th, please take a few minutes to vote. The members you elect will represent you in negotiating your next collective agreement with your employer. 

 

In solidarity, 

Ross Brown 

Secretary Treasurer 

USW Local 1944

 

Candidate Biographies for the Bargaining Committee Election 

 

Below are the nominees for the Appendix B Craft or Clerical position on the upcoming Telus Bargaining Committee, each accompanied by a brief personal statement. Candidates are listed in alphabetical order. 

Melissa El-Roumy

 

I am pleased to present my nomination for Telus Bargaining Committee.

 

My life experience has prepared me to become an active member of society and hopefully a USW union representative.

 

I was born and raised in Montreal in a bilingual family with mixed Lebanese, Egyptian / Greek origins.

 

My father was a union representative at Quebec Liquor Corporation (SAQ). At diner table, I remember debating about social issues and workforce situations.

This open family dialogue sparked my curiosity and triggered my interests. This is why I obtained my political science bachelor at Université de Montréal.

 

I have been a TELUS employee for the past 19 years during which I acquired many different skills and completed numerous certifications to sharpen my critical thinking, communication and productivity.

 

Through the years, I climbed the corporate ladder to become Team Lead so I could help my colleagues and share my knowledge. I have my teammates' wellbeing at heart and I do not hesitate to assist them when requested.

 

I also received different recognitions such as Customer First Champion and Super Nova awards.

 

Since 2011, I am the secretary treasurer handling minutes reports, monthly and annual assemblies of my condo syndicate association.

 

It's been 2 years that I am a proud mother of a wonderful daughter. I work very hard to provide and give her the best possible future. I will teach her to stand for what she believes, voice her opinions and take action in a respectful manner.

 

Thank you for accepting my nomination.

 

 

 

David Rankin

 

I have worked at TELUS in Montreal since 2014. For the first 10 years, I was a Loyalty & Retention Specialist; since January 2025, I have been with the Ambassadors team.

 

I am running because I am passionate about workers’ rights and want to make a difference for our members. 

In terms of experience within our union, I am a shop steward, always available to answer members’ questions and help ensure their rights at work are respected.I am involved in different national committees within our Local which, in addition to allowing me to represent our East members, allows me to learn from workplace issues from members across work groups across Canada. In Montreal, I am co-chair of our building’s Health & Safety committee.

 

In addition to having taken various USW courses, last year I enrolled in a certificate program in Labour Relations, and have taken university-level classes in Industrial Relations, Collective Bargaining, etc. To perfect my knowledge, I have also participated in many courses and workshops offered by Labor Notes.

 

I am involved in the Montreal Regional Labour Council of the Quebec Federation of Labour (FTQ), which keeps me in the loop with workplace issues across different sectors of our economy, and gives me comparative insights as to what works and what doesn’t in bargaining across different sectors and industries.

 

I fully understand the level of commitment required, the responsibilities and pressures involved, and I am ready to give it my all to fight for our members.