Executive

President: Charlene Turnbull (Local 523)

I currently sit on the Executive Board for my  CUPE Local 523 as the 2nd Vice President, I Chair the Education, and Communication Committees.. I am a Education Assistant for School District 53, at Osoyoos Secondary School.  I have been a Union Activist for the past 3 years, have been attending SIDC (OMDC) meetings and reporting out for my local, for the past 2 years. I look forward to sitting on SIDC(OMDC) Executive board as Vice President and I promise to be a strong supporter for my Okanagan Members. I take my Union Positions seriously and will not let you down. Okanagan Proud & Strong!!!  Any Questions please Contact me. 250-485-7302  sidcpres@gmail.com

Vice President –  Kayla Sanford (Local 4879)

Although I am a young worker, I care deeply about union activism and have been actively learning about labour issues and the role that unions play in addressing those issues. This work is so important—from supporting members individually to advocating for workers’ rights locally, nationally, and globally. Outside of the Southern Interior District Council I also sit on the Executive Board for my CUPE Local 4870 as the second vice president and I am involved in the Kamloops District Labour Council. Please feel welcome to contact me anytime sidcvicepresident@gmail.com

Secretary Treasurer: Jose Van Berkel (Local 3500)

I have been involved with our union for 21 years. My favorite part is interacting with other union activist and brainstorming on ” How to make us stronger”. I love working with numbers and I’m honored that the membership elected me for the position of Secretary Treasurer for Okanagan Mainline District Council. As your Secretary Treasurer I promise to continue to maintain the Accountability , Transparency and integrity of the finances to the members of this council. This past convention I was elected 3 year trustee for CUPE BC and look forward to my new role. Please feel free to contact me with any comments, questions or concerns.  Call 250-490-7787 or email

sidcsectreas@gmail.com

Recording Secretary:  Cindy Ozouf (Local 4879)

Hello and welcome to the Southern Interior District Council!

I’m Cindy Ozouf, your Recording Secretary. I’m a wife, a mom to a teenager, and an avid runner with a strong passion for union activism. For over a decade, I’ve been actively involved with CUPE. I currently serve as First Vice President and Grievance Chair for CUPE 4879 at Thompson Rivers University, where I work as a Resources Specialist.

I’m proud to represent racialized workers through my role on the CUPE BC Racialized Workers Committee and CUPE BC Executive Board as Diversity Vice President, Alternate, and I also contribute as the chair of the CUPE BC Pensions Committee. In addition, I’m also a CUPE Member Facilitator.

It’s an honour to serve as your Recording Secretary. I’m committed to transparency, communication, and supportive and collaborative environment. Please feel free to reach out anytime. I’d love to connect with you!

sidcrecordingsecretary@gmail.com

Membership Officer: Ian Gordon (Local 23)

Photo and bio coming soon!

sidcmemberofficer@gmail.com