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Sherry Hillier Re-Elected as CUPE NL President

Article content ST. JOHN'S, Newfoundland and Labrador — CUPE Newfoundland and Labrador held their 51 st annual convention this week, hosting delegates from across the province. They came together to vote on resolutions on fighting privatization, supporting migrant workers, and lifting up young workers. Article content Article content This Wednesday, elections for several positions on the executive board were held, including the position of division president. Sherry Hillier was re-elected as president and will serve a two-year term. Article content 'It's an honour to be president of CUPE Newfoundland and Labrador and I am so thankful that my fellow members trust me to continue the work,' said Hillier. 'For the next two years, I will continue to fight for workers across the province, pushing for better wages, safer working conditions, and improved benefits for all.' Article content The positions of vice president, recording secretary, executive officer and 3-year trustee were also up for election. Article content 'Our new executive, a mix of old and newly elected delegates, will start our work in earnest,' finished Hillier, 'because that's what our fellow members deserve.' Article content Article content Article content Article content Contacts Article content Article content