Full Time Representatives:
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Brother Barton has been a Teamster since 1991. Having been employed in both the dairy and bakery industries serve him well in his role as Secretary-Treasurer with Local 464.
Paul
has worked as a truck driver, production worker, machine operator,
warehouseman, checker/loader, automated warehouse operator, etc. In the workplace
he has acted as a Shop Steward, an advocate for his fellow workers and a Union
activist. He first became a Business-Representative in 2002, President in 2014,
and Secretary-Treasurer in April of 2015.
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Brother Christensen has been a Teamster since
1996. Participating in the only strike
in Local 464’s history, Mike knows the positive effect of strong Teamster
leadership in action.
With his passion for safety, Mike has served as
the sole Labour Representative on the Board of Directors for Manufacturing
Safety Alliance of BC (MSABC), the leading occupational safety organization in British
Columbia. Focusing on safety as well as
education Mike has completed studies in the following areas:
Occupational Health and Safety Levels 1 & 2
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Brother O'Neill has been a member of the Teamsters since 1987. Having worked nearly 30 years with Dairyland/Saputo, Bret has held every key position in the Dairy, including CIP/Pasteurizer, Automated Warehouse (DAWS) Operator, Cheesemaker and Shop Steward. Brother O'Neill sits on the Pension Committee and has obtained his Foundations of Trust Management Standards (FTMS).
Executive Board:
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Brother Onyschak has been a member of Local 464
as an employee of Dairyland/Saputo since 1988.
Although Randy had never been part of the Executive Board until now, he
has been active in the workplace on the Safety Committee and most recently a member
of the COVID Committee. Brother Onyschak is also active in promoting the Union
to new employees/members and supporting new Shop Stewards.
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Brother Lee is a second generation,
Teamster. He has worked at Island Farms/Agropur for 32 years, holding various
positions in his time there, and is currently Head Checker on the Case Dock. Brother
Lee has been a Shop Steward since 2016 and has served on the contract
negotiation committee. In his spare time, Steve enjoys playing hockey and golf.
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Brother Flamand has been a Teamster for 19 years all while working at Island Farms/Agropur,
in Victoria. Brad is currently a Driver and
had worked in the Cooler and Case Dock for many years. Brad has been a Shop
Steward since 2012 and has also served as a member of the contract negotiating committee. In his spare time Brad enjoys
hiking and working on his '69 Camaro.
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Brother Inouye has been working as a Driver for Island Farms/Agropur for over 16 years. He became Shop Steward in 2012. He has served as part of the contract negotiating team and is also currently an active member of the Health and Safety Committee at Burnaby Agropur. Terry is a family oriented husband and father of two. He is active in his children’s sports teams and is a hockey and lacrosse coach.
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Brother MacDonald is an employee of Dairyland/Saputo and has been a member of Teamsters Local Union No. 464 since 1989. Brent currently serves as Shop Steward at the dairy and he has also held numerous positions such as Foreman and First Aid Attendant.
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Sister Macpherson has been a Teamster laboratory technician with Saputo since 1984 and is a Shop Steward.
Her Union activism started when she saw the need for the small lab group to have a voice for their concerns.
She feels her role is to help resolve issues between her fellow workers and the company.
Outside of work Lindsay enjoys working in her garden.
Office Staff:
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Sister Joyce started with Teamsters 464 in 1980. Lori is one of the longest serving Teamster staff members in Canada.
Lori has performed many roles in her career including Assistant to an International Vice President, and Assistant to the President of Joint Council 36.
She continues her service with the Teamsters as a valuable member of our Local.
Her work with us extends outside the office including work on Shop Steward Seminars, elections, votes and conferences.
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Sister Gunson has been a Teamster since 2016. She is the friendly voice you hear when you contact our Local. Blythe enjoys helping others and serving her community. She has
volunteered around the Lower Mainland for various organizations, including Variety Children’s
Charity. Her strengths, values and morals
help contribute to our cause.
