Local 1000A Executive Board has elected Pearl Sawyer, currently Executive Vice-President of the local union, to serve as outgoing President Kevin Corporon’s replacement until the end of his term on December 31, 2012.
“Pearl has done an exceptional job fighting for workers’ rights in her 28 years with the local union and I have all the confidence that your union will be in excellent hands under her direction,” said Corporon, who will be retiring effective July 1, 2011.
Pearl is a renowned and well-respected leader in the labour movement. Her achievements and commitment to protecting and enhancing workplace rights and the health and safety of workers have made her a trailblazer in Ontario and beyond. In addition to being Local 1000A’s Executive Vice-President, Pearl also serves as a Vice-President with the Ontario Federation of Labour (OFL). There, she also co-chairs the Health and Safety and Workers’ Compensation Committees.
Since being hired in 1982, Pearl has played a key role in Local 1000A’s stewards training program, leading and participating in contract negotiations, advocating for women and family issues and spearheading Worker’s Compensation and Health & Safety matters. She has also held a variety of positions within the local union, including organizer and Executive Assistant to the President.
Congratulations Pearl!
